In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by George Lobisser, CEO & Co-Founder of RipeLocker. RipeLocker is a science-based, data-driven company that has been testing the efficacy of its containers to extend the post-harvest life of perishables.

“ I didn't start RipeLocker to be focused on tangible benefits, and tangible is simply I can put a dollar sign against it. I started RipeLocker because of my passion for healthy eating and quality. … If you slow senescence, the fruit’s going to be more nutritious.” – George Lobisser

 Topics covered include: 

• An introduction to Lobisser and his work. 
• An explanation of the revolutionary technology that’s behind the RipeLocker container. 
• The impact RipeLocker could have on the produce industry by preserving post-harvest produce.

Crop Report

The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you’ll hear from Derrin Wheeler in Georgia, Brittany Lee in Florida, Andres Armstrong in Chile and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on February 20, 2025.