California blueberries peaking
Blueberry season in California is peaking, Naturipe Farms reports. “We are in the back half of the…Blueberry season in California is peaking, Naturipe Farms reports.
“We are in the back half of the peak in Delano, and heading straight into the peak of the Delta region,” Brian Bocock, vice president of product management at Naturipe, said June 2 in a news release. “The Delta growing area is a nice bridge of production between the California and Oregon and Washington seasons, providing a continuous supply of conventional and organic blueberries to our customers.”
Part of this year’s blueberry harvest is Rocio, a variety proprietary to Naturipe. It’s an early variety with berries typically larger in size. Other varieties follow.
“Legacy and Draper from our northern California farms offer the best late-season California blueberries with their flavor, quality and superior self-life,” Mario Flores, director of blueberry product management, said in the release.
Delano production has come from Munger Farms, where brothers David Munger and Kable Munger are second generation growers. Kable Munger’s children Asha and Diwan also work in the operation.
“My sister and I are very fortunate to have the support of not only our dad and uncle, but of our dedicated team and extended family here at Munger Farms,” Diwan Munger said in the release.
Naturipe offers a fiber, compostable organic tray. Its heat sealed packaging reduces plastic use by 30%, according to the company. Its value added products include Mighty Blues fresh blueberry snack packs.
Naturipe Farms is a partnership between Naturipe Berry Growers, Hortifrut SA, MBG Marketing and Munger Farms.
