Bay Blueberries

Bay Blueberries available now!

Our season is starting and we have just enough freshly picked berries to be at the Farmers' Markets in Napier (Saturdays) & Hastings (Sundays)

Over winter we have been testing & developing our delicious conserve and pate de fruit which is available for tastings at the Markets. (Also stocked at Adam & Eva's in Havelock North.)

Look at local New World Supermarkets for our just launched frozen 500g blueberry packs in our new gorgeous packaging.

Coming soon.... Bay Blueberries Orchard Gate Market

Blueberries for Health

Blueberries are a delicious summer fruit with a sweet-tart taste and are renowned for their health and nutritional benefits. Blueberries really are a ‘super-food’, filled with anti-oxidants and vitamins that help with reducing the risk of cancer, as well as preventing heart-disease and stress related illnesses. Blueberries also contain anti-aging properties.

‘The Bloom’ and Blueberries

The bloom on a blueberry is the white film that appears on the skin, it protects the blueberry from the sun but also offers health benefits. A common mis-conception is that the natural white film is residue from spray, however this is actually what is known as ‘the bloom’ and is infact a sign of freshness and can be used as an indicator of good quality. The bloom should not be washed and should remain on blueberries until they are ready to be eaten.

The Blueberry Season

The Blueberry season in New Zealand typically starts in early November and goes right through until the end of March but blueberries can be used all year round frozen, canned and even dried. They can be used in all types of cooking and baking as well as preserves.

Blueberries Everyday

Blueberries are the easiest fruit to pick and use in your cooking, as there is no peeling, pitting, coring, or cutting needed to use them in your recipes.