Wholesale Information

Fresh Blueberries intended for resale are our specialty. Blueberries at Highland Valley Farm are picked at the peak of ripeness and sorted and packed using gentle, clean state-of-the-art equipment designed and engineered to handle blueberries. The fruit is pre-cooled as soon as possible following harvest; air cleaned (to protect the "frosty" bloom on the fruit), graded, and packed; and then refrigerated at optimum temperature and humidity to insure top quality and long "shelf-life". Our on-farm processing and cold storage facility is inspected and licensed and by the State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. An application is currently being made for USDA Good Handling Practices (GAP) certification.

Our standard fresh blueberry pack is a case containing 12 one pint (twelve ounce) clear "clamshell" tills. Each till bears a UPC coded Highland Valley Farm label. Our brand name, "Bayfield Blues", together with the Food Alliance certification seal, draws customer attention to the fact that our product is locally grown in a manner that supports sustainable family farm values. Fresh blueberries packed in 10# bulk boxes, lined or unlined, are also available.

Fresh Raspberries are gently hand picked and packed in the field by trained workers. Our standard raspberry pack is a clean attractive flat containing 12 half-pint (six ounce) "clamshell" tills. Tills intended for resale are labeled with our attractive gold foil Highland Valley Farm label and scanable UPC bar code. Our policy for local distribution is to deliver fresh raspberries on the same day the fruit is picked. All fruit held for pick-up or later delivery is pre-cooled and kept at optimum refrigerated temperatures.

Black Currants for processing, available either as fresh or frozen product, are the most recent fruit offering from Highland Valley Farm. This healthy berry with its unique flavor has long been popular in Europe and is now gaining popularity in the USA. The same technologies we use to harvest blueberries are applied in the harvest and handling of black currants. Although our present production of currants is limited, initial trials have been promising, and we are now expanding our plantings.

Frozen Berries for food service and processing are available seasonally. Your choice of US#1, process (stemless), or juice grade, frozen blueberries, raspberries, or currants can be packed to order in lined 10# or 30# bulk boxes. For large orders, preseason reservation is recommended to assure availability. Contact us for pricing.

Links

Highland Valley Farm distributes "Bayfield Blues" fresh blueberries regionally through H Brooks & Company based in New Brighton, MN. H Brooks & Company is a third generation, family owned, Food Alliance certfied distributor of locally grown, organic, and green label produce. They are a recognized leader in the food safety movement with a third-party audited distribution warehouse. H Brooks sets the standard for quality produce and We are proud to be affiliated with them! You may contact them using the link above or by calling 651-635-0126.

Highland Valley Farm supplies blueberries, currants, and raspberries to White Winter Winery in nearby Iron River, WI. White Winter Winery has developed an international reputation for its award winning meads (honey-based wines), bracket beer, and non-alcoholic "Northwoods Naturals" fruit spritz beverages. Owners Jon and Kim Hamilton are committed to using locally produced honey and fruit in their hand crafted products and are strong supporters of local sustainable agriculture. HIGHLAND VALLEY FARM and White Winter Winery have a long relationship of working together as our businesses have grown. We continue to collaborate on new products and marketing ventures. White Winter wines and beverages are distributed regionally. Contact the Winery at the link above or call 715-372-5656 for details.

Fitgers Brewhouse brewery and grille on the lakeside in central Duluth brews fantastic craft beers for their restaurant patrons and for take-home in "growlers". Three of their seasonal offerings are made with blueberries from HIGHLAND VALLEY FARM. We especially recommend the Blitzen's Blueberry Porter. Dave Hoops, Brewmaster at Fitgers is committed to using the finest locally produced ingredients he can find for his brews. Click on the link above or call 218-279-2739 for more information.

Munson Bridge Winery at Withee, Wisconsin produces an eclectic mix of wines from regional berries and grapes. Any wine including blueberry on the label is sure to be made from "Bayfield Blues" from HIGHLAND VALLEY FARM. The winery in its rural farm setting is also a popular venue for events and weddings. Contact them by clicking on the link above or call 715-229-4501 for information.