The Fresh Ideas Show Cort Brazelton blueberries

The real reasons behind the rise of blueberries

2026-03-18T15:41:00+00:00By

Fruitnet’s Mike Knowles speaks exclusively to Cort Brazelton, CEO of Fall Creek, about the product’s recent impressive growth

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The Fresh Ideas Show Cort Brazelton blueberries

The real reasons behind the rise of blueberries

Fruitnet’s Mike Knowles speaks exclusively to Cort Brazelton, CEO of Fall Creek, about the product’s recent impressive growth

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