NABC is the national trade association for the highbush blueberry industry, made up of the most forward-thinking growers, fruit brokers, processors, food manufacturers, suppliers, equipment manufacturers and others connected to the blueberry industry. On behalf of our valued members, NABC serves as the lead advocate for the success and profitability of the industry and keeps you informed and knowledgeable about the critical issues facing your business.
Through our combined member strength, NABC works to ensure blueberries are represented in agriculture on both legislative and regulatory matters. We’re the voice of the blueberry industry and your feet on the ground in Washington, D.C.
We encourage you to join these industry leaders in ensuring a successful future for your business and the entire blueberry industry. We are stronger together.
We offer a variety of different membership categories and membership dues are based on tiers. For the most updated information, click on your category below for details on benefits and cost to join!
NABC Membership Categories
North American Grower
North American Grower members are those individuals or companies that are actively producing highbush blueberries in the U.S., Canada or Mexico for commercial purposes, and who agree to abide by NABC bylaws, operating values and code of conduct.
North American Distributor
North American Distributor members are those companies that are actively in the business of highbush blueberry distribution as a handler, marketer, packer, processor, broker or food manufacturer, and who agree to abide by NABC bylaws, operating values and code of conduct.
Industry Trade Organization
Industry Trade Organization members are organizations that operate a cooperative, commission, council or association representing highbush blueberry growers created by a state, province or other government entity, domestic or international, and who agree to abide by NABC bylaws, operating values and code of conduct.
International Grower
International Grower members are those companies that are actively producing highbush blueberries imported into the U.S. market from outside of North America, and who agree to abide by NABC bylaws, operating values and code of conduct.
International Distributor
International Distributor members are those companies that are actively distributing highbush blueberries imported into the U.S. market from outside of North America, and who agree to abide by NABC bylaws, operating values and code of conduct.
Supplier
Supplier members are companies that operate a business within or outside of North America that supplies the blueberry industry with equipment, materials or services, and who agree to abide by NABC bylaws, operating values and code of conduct.
Retail/Foodservice/School Program
Retail/Foodservice/School Program members are companies that are in the business of actively selling or using blueberries in products for direct consumption, and who agree to abide by NABC bylaws, operating values and code of conduct.
Affiliate
Affiliate members are individuals or organizations that have a professional interest in the cultivation and distribution of highbush blueberries, and who do not qualify for any other category of membership.
Join NABC to help ensure blueberries are represented in agriculture on both regulatory and political fronts. The dues structure offers the opportunity for full NABC membership to those growers who produce less than the 250,000-pound per year level established under original NABC membership requirements.
If you have questions, please reach out to our membership team below!
