Press Releases & Alerts

• New Research Demonstrates that Wild Blueberries May Support Cardiovascular Health

  New research shows that Wild Blueberries may have a cardio-protective effect, improving vascular function and decreasing the vulnerability of blood vessels to oxidative stress.

• Healthy, Delicious, Different, Blue: Wild Blueberries Liven up Spring Plates in New Recipes

  With the latest breakthroughs in health and longevity continuing to place Wild Blueberries in the spotlight, recipes that include a daily dose of blue are inspiring unique, delicious dishes. Wild Blueberries, the resource for information about health and nutrition related to the little blue fruit, along with the Wild Blueberry News, unveils a spectrum of colorful new cooking options — not limited to breakfast — that take full advantage of this nutrient-rich powerhouse berry.

• Wild Blueberries Take Top Spot in New Antioxidant Research Study

  Cornell University Food Scientists Expand Testing Using Cellular Antioxidant Activity Assay

• Top Scientists Gather to Discuss Wild Blueberry Health Research: Summit Reveals Promising Studies in Brain and Cell Health

  Researchers met in Maine to continue efforts to understand how Wild Blueberries prevent and/or forestall age-related diseases. Results of clinical trials shared at the 11th annual Wild Blueberries Health Research Summit revealed implications for brain health, investigations into antioxidant effects at the cellular level, and effects of blueberries on insulin sensitivity, markers of oxidative stress, and inflammation and cognitive performance.

• Star of New Health Show Produced by Dr. Phil Gives Wild Blueberries the Nod on Health

  Dr. Jim Sears says eating Wild Blueberries is one of the most important things people can do for their brains.

• Homegrown Heroes are Wild, Blue and Full of Antioxidants: Maine’s Season to Celebrate Wild Blueberries Begins

  Mid Summer is harvest time for hundreds of local Wild Blueberry producers as their nutritious, delicious crops hit peak ripeness. Mouth-watering expressions of local pride for the cherished fruit flourish this season, and this summer’s regional celebrations are bigger and better than ever, reflecting the Wild Blueberry’s growing popularity.

• Health Benefits, Anti-aging Potential Prompts New Interest in Wild Blueberries

  Compelling research about the benefits of Wild Blueberries has prompted a surge of interest in a diet rich in this powerful, nutritious fruit. A new web site from The Wild Blueberry Association of North America has responded by offering the latest research, nutritional information and unique summer recipes.

• Blueberry Supplemented Diet Shows Promise in Lowering Cholesterol in Animal Trials

  Blueberries may have a cardio-protective effect, by significantly lowering cholesterol.

• Blueberry Juice Tops The ORAC Antioxidant Chart

  USDA’s database of antioxidant values for various foods, places blueberry juice at the top of the list among more than a dozen juices tested including pomegranate, apple, prune, cranberry and Concord grape.

• Wild Blueberries Shown To Fight Oxidative Stress

  USDA scientists recently concluded that eating Wild Blueberries and other antioxidant-rich foods at every meal helps prevent oxidative stress.