Oregon Blueberries – Total Pounds Harvested:

2011 – 65.1 million pounds
2010 – 54.1 million pounds
2009 – 47.2 million pounds
2008 – 43.0 million pounds
2007 – 44.7 million pounds
2006 – 35.4 million pounds
2005 – 34.1 million pounds
2004 – 34.1 million pounds


Oregon Blueberry Fresh Market Production:

2011 – 32.3 million pounds
2010 – 24.6 million pounds
2009 – 20.8 million pounds
2008 – 17.1 million pounds
2007 – 14.3 million pounds
2006 – 11.5 million pounds
2005 – 11.3 million pounds
2004 – 11.8 million pounds


Oregon Blueberry Processed Market Production:

2011 – 28.6 million pounds
2010 – 27.2 million pounds
2009 – 23.7 million pounds
2008 – 23.4 million pounds
2007 – 28.0 million pounds
2006 – 21.6 million pounds
2005 – 20.6 million pounds
2004 – 20.5 million pounds


Oregon Blueberry On Farm Sales:

2011 – 4.2 million pounds
2010 – 2.3 million pounds
2009 – 2.7 million pounds
2008 – 2.5 million pounds
2007 – 2.4 million pounds
2006 – 2.3 million pounds
2005 – 2.2 million pounds
2004 – 1.8 million pounds


Oregon Blueberry Production Acreage:

2011 – 7,600 acres
2010 – 7,100 acres
2009 – 6,500 acres
2008 – 6,100 acres
2007 – 5,600 acres
2006 – 4,800 acres
2005 – 4,400 acres
2004 – 3,800 acres
2003 – 3,500 acres


Number of Oregon Blueberry Growers:

332 growers
Typical Blueberry Farm Size:
Approximately 10 acres
Popular Oregon Blueberry Varieties:
Berkeley, Bluetta, Bluejay, Bluecrop, Duke, Earliblue, Elliott, Jersey, Liberty, Powder Blue and Rubel


Health Benefits Linked to Blueberries:

Antioxidants for Disease Protection, Improved Vision, Clearing Arteries, Enhanced Memory, Promoting Weight Control, Strengthening Blood Vessels, Stopping Urinary Tract Infections, Reversing Age-Related Physical/Mental Declines


Nations Importing Oregon Blueberries:

Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United Kingdom


Blueberries in the Field:

Bloom Period: Late April to Late May
Fruit Development: June and July
Harvest: July to September
Post-Harvest Growth: September to mid-October


Blueberry Vitamins and Minerals:

Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Beta-Carotene, Niacin, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Potassium, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Manganese and Sodium


Blueberry Uses and Applications:

Pies, cakes, toppings, fillings, cereals, muffins, salads, yogurts, ice creams, breads, bagels, pastries, jams, preserves, cookie dough and bread dough, fruit drinks, milk shakes, baby foods, snack bars, pancakes, waffles, trail mixes, savory sauces, concentrates and fresh or frozen as a snack by themselves.


Varieties
More than 20 varieties of blueberries exist in Oregon, each one possessing unique characteristics of size, flavor and harvest time. Some of these varieties include Berkeley, Bluecrop, Bluegold, Bluejay, Bluetta, Brigitta, Chandler, Collins, Coville, Darrow, Duke, Earliblue, Elizabeth, Elliott, Hardyblue, Jersey, Lateblue, Legacy, Nelson, and Powder Blue

In the Field:
Bloom Period
Late April to Late May

Fruit Development
June and July

Harvest
July to September

Post-Harvest Growth
September to mid-October