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The Business of Blueberries

Hosted by U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council · arts · EN · 200 episodes

About this Podcast:

The blueberry industry is like no other: passionate, resilient, and innovative. This podcast is your source for the latest information on the production, markets, research and technology related to the blueberry value chain. This is the Business of Blueberries.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

34%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The Business of Blueberries about?

The blueberry industry is like no other: passionate, resilient, and innovative. This podcast is your source for the latest information on the production, markets, research and technology related to the blueberry value chain. This is the Business of Blueberries.

Who hosts The Business of Blueberries?

The Business of Blueberries is hosted by U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. The show has published 200 episodes to date.

What has The Business of Blueberries covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Fresh-Market Breakthroughs: The Next Wave of Genetics With Cort Brazelton" (14 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Blueberry Convention Keynote: Growing the Category and Creating a Home for Every Berry" (2 October 2026, 24 minutes), and "What’s Next for Blueberry Varieties?" (25 September 2026, 36 minutes).

How often does The Business of Blueberries publish?

The Business of Blueberries publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 200 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Business of Blueberries?

Booking probability for The Business of Blueberries is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Business of Blueberries requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Business of Blueberries's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Business of Blueberries?

The strongest fits for The Business of Blueberries are Fruit & Nut Farming. The Business of Blueberries has an arts audience.

About the host

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council hosts The Business of Blueberries, an arts show with 200 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #250

    Fresh-Market Breakthroughs: The Next Wave of Genetics With Cort Brazelton

    Oct 14, 202637 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), welcomes back Cort Brazelton of Fall Creek...

  • Episode #249

    Blueberry Convention Keynote: Growing the Category and Creating a Home for Every Berry

    Oct 2, 202624 minS1

    In this special episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), delivers a keynote on why...

  • Episode #248

    What’s Next for Blueberry Varieties?

    Sep 25, 202636 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), is joined by Oregon Blueberry Sales...

  • Episode #247

    Ingredient Marketing, Reinvented – Fred Schonenberg on the Blueberry Boost Accelerator

    Sep 18, 202633 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), , is joined by VentureFuel Founder and...

  • Episode #246

    Inside Walmart’s Berry Strategy With Melissa Byland

    Sep 15, 202635 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), is joined by Walmart Senior...

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  • Episode #245

    Navigating Super El Niño With Luis Vegas (Part 2)

    Sep 9, 202643 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), continues his conversation about the Peruvian...

  • Episode #244

    Economics of the Berry Basket: David Magaña on Supply, Pricing and Growth

    Aug 28, 202633 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), is joined by David Magaña , senior vice president...

  • Episode #243

    Blueberry Boom or Bust? A Candid Look at the New Peruvian Crop

    Jul 31, 202644 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), is joined once again by Luis Miguel Vegas , general...

  • Episode #242

    Click to Cart: Capturing the Modern Blueberry Shopper With Dana Concepcion

    Jul 23, 202643 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), is joined by Dana Concepcion , senior director of...

  • Episode #241

    BerrySmart Field Insights: The Path Toward Autonomous Equipment

    Jul 17, 202640 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” we welcome guest host Steve Mantle , founder and CEO of Innov8.ag and USHBC’s partner in the BerrySmart Field program, who’s joined by Tim Bucher , CEO and founder of...

  • Episode #240

    The Florida Perspective: Managing Operations With Fletcher Simmons

    Jul 9, 202640 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), is joined by first-time guest and Blueberry...

  • Episode #239

    The Michigan Blueberry Legacy With Denny Vander Kooi

    Jul 2, 202638 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), is joined by Denny Vander Kooi, a third-generation...

  • Episode #237

    The Export Playbook: Strategic Demand Creation With Haiying Zhang

    Jun 15, 202643 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), is joined by Haiying Zhang , USHBC’s director of...

  • Episode #236

    New Jersey’s Next Gen: Brandon Raso on Modernizing the Harvest

    Jun 8, 202637 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), is joined by Brandon Raso , Variety Farms farm and...

  • Episode #235

    From the Warehouse to the Wheelhouse: Brian Bocock’s New Era at MBG Marketing

    May 27, 202650 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Counci (NABC)l, is joined by Brian Bocock , president and CEO of MBG...

  • Episode #234

    Food For Health: The Evolving Science of Blueberries

    May 15, 202646 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC) , is joined once again by Leslie Wada , Ph.D. Dr. Wada...

  • Episode #233

    The Retail Playbook: Winning the Produce Aisle With Kevin Hamilton

    May 8, 202644 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), is joined by Kevin Hamilton , vice president of...

  • Episode #232

    Understanding Mexico’s Production Landscape

    Apr 30, 202649 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” we’re sharing the highly requested and well-attended panel discussion Understanding Mexico’s Production Landscape from The 2026 Blueberry Hill Climb and Industry...

  • Episode #231

    USHBC's New Chair Ellie Norris Shares Her Perspective on Leadership

    Apr 20, 202636 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), is joined by blueberry grower and new USHBC Chair...

  • Episode #230

    Decoding the Retail Landscape – What the Latest Data Tells Us

    Apr 9, 202647 minS1

    In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist , president of the U.S. Highbush Council ( USHBC ) and the North American Blueberry Council ( NABC ), is joined by Tom Barnes , interim director of data...

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