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Maine Wild Blueberry Harvest Falls Sharply in 2025
Wild blueberry growers in Maine recorded a $28 million loss during the 2025 season. The crop is smaller, sweeter, and distinct from cultivated varieties sold in stores. The industry supports hand-harvest work by Indigenous communities.
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Wild blueberry growers in Maine lost $28 million in 2025 after one of the weakest harvests in the past decade. Blueberries have grown wild in the state for 10,000 years. The fruit is smaller and sweeter than typical grocery-store blueberries and forms the basis of a commercial industry.
Indigenous groups have returned for generations to hand-harvest the fields. The 2025 shortfall reduced revenue for farmers, processors, and related businesses.
Farmers, processors, and scientists are examining steps to protect future yields. No specific recovery timeline has been announced.
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