Blueberries
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USask researchers working to prevent honeybee loss among blueberry pollinatorsA student from Ukraine is working with the University of Saskatchewan to get a better understanding of honey bees and why blueberry crops pose a key question.ScienceSep 17, 2022
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B.C.’s agricultural sector short 6,000 to 8,000 jobs due to lack of foreign workersBritish Columbia's agricultural sector is 6,000 to 8,000 workers short of typical employment levels as the sector battles with concerns over COVID-19.EconomyMay 28, 2020
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Nova Scotia frozen food company approved for $2.1 million capital project rebateOxford Frozen Foods Limited, the world's largest supplier of frozen wild blueberries, is planning a $8.5 million capital investment to create an improved packaging line.CanadaJul 16, 2019
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N.B. blueberry growers experience ‘devastating’ year due to drought-like conditions, low pricesIt's been a terrible year for wild blueberry growers in New Brunswick as hot, dry weather and drought-like conditions have lead to crop losses.CanadaAug 29, 2017
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Get your berry-picking buckets ready for an early blueberry season in B.C.Get your berry picking buckets ready. The Lower Mainland's unseasonably warm winter - and spring - is translating into an early blueberry season.May 8, 2015
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Search plane spots missing Saskatchewan berry pickerA senior went missing Saturday while picking berries in dense bush in west-central Saskatchewan.CanadaAug 24, 2014
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Blueberries take the cake for versatilityBlueberries, which are also touted for their health benefits, are taking centre stage for their versatility.LifestyleAug 6, 2014
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10 fresh ways to use fresh blueberries, beyond muffinsThere are muffins, of course. And pancakes. But then what? After all the usual suspects, how do you handle a seasonal abundance of blueberries?LifestyleJul 10, 2014
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Five normal ‘super’ foods at your local grocery storeAcai, goji berries, quinoa – these ‘super foods’ have been making headlines recently for their numerous health benefits. Here’s five normal ‘super’ foods you can find in your local grocery store.HealthMay 29, 2014
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