Oregon Berry Packing Company is one of
the largest shippers of fresh
blueberries in the world.
Our Blues Are Red Hot Sellers
Oregon
Berry Packing Company produces succulent blueberries which are unsurpassed in
color, quality and
taste. Heath
benefits have proven
the blueberry to be the hottest commodity in the berry market and the firmness
of our
berries make them ideal for shipping to wholesale distributors.
The Duke variety
kicks off our fresh blueberry season in the latter part of June. It is
well known to be the premium blueberry in the market and continues to increase
in demand. As the Duke's season nears an end, our high quality,
late-producing blueberries begin to ripen. These rare varieties
enable us to supply wholesale distributors with delicious berries long after the
summer ends.
The Best Berries Begin with the Best
Conditions
Oregon Berry Packing Company grows
only those blueberry varieties optimally suited to our climate and with the
characteristics consumers want most. Fields are planted, pruned, fertilized and
harvested under our direct supervision.
Handled with Care
Because
the time between picking and cooling is critical to freshness,
picked
blueberries are
rushed to our pre-cooler and brought
below 40° F as quickly as possible. A color chlorophyll sorter removes unripe
fruit, and a blower
gently removes field debris. Berries are graded, sized and hand-inspected.
Any berries that don’t meet our
high standards are removed from the processing line.
Before
being packed in individual baskets, fresh blueberries pass through a metal
detector to guarantee against any metal particles. This extra precaution
protects consumers and removes any potential liability for our distributors.
A
tracking code printed on fresh blueberry labels or trays contains picking and
processing dates, and source field information.
Innovative Storage, Air Shipping
Protects Flavor
Our atmospheric-controlled cooler
holds fresh packed blueberries for shipment during the season and enables us to
extend fresh market sales
into November! The high humidity, constant low temperature and lowered
oxygen content in the cooler suspends the berries' development, enabling them to
maintain their original color, flavor and
freshness. Fresh berries are shipped by refrigerated truck or air to
worldwide markets, arriving in two days or less.