● Live · Jul 15, 2026
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BC blueberries are running ahead of schedule — peak supply hits in the next two weeks

Blueberry harvest in British Columbia is underway and running slightly ahead of a normal season, with peak supply expected to accelerate over the next two weeks. A warm spring drove earlier-than-usual development, according to Navtej Bains of Westberry Farms. The province has also adjusted its official crop estimate for 2026, though the article notes specific revised figures.

BC is one of the most significant blueberry-producing regions in North America, and timing shifts here have real implications for retail and foodservice buyers planning promotions and managing category transitions. An earlier peak could compress the window for full-price selling before supply builds pressure on prices.

This story complements — but does not duplicate — previously covered drought and frost challenges to Canada's overall blueberry outlook. Watch for updated volume and pricing signals out of BC over the next two weeks as the peak arrives and the market absorbs the crop.

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