Blueberries Blueberries are small blue to black colored fruits with a white-green flesh. They should be rich and bright in colour with a natural bloom.Blueberries are fairly small and round. Fruit takes approximately three weeks to ripen. On blueberry bushes that have not been pruned, fruit is generally more abundant, but smaller in size. As a general rule, the larger the branch, the larger both the flower and the fruit on the branch. Fruit production occurs for several weeks, with the specific time of ripening dependent on both the location and the species chosen.

Storage
» Blueberries should be stored in the refrigerator.
» Do not stack product on top of the cases or cause the blueberries to be crushed.
» Remove any blueberries with decay, damage or that begin to mold immediately.

Handling
» Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
» Fresh blueberries have an expected shelf life of about 3 days. Plan to rotate frequently to maintain maximum quality.
» Avoid placing blueberries on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination.

Preparation
» Prep fresh daily as needed. Wash only immediately before use
» Always limit the time that the product is out of refrigeration.