CCCGA Receives State Grant
The Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association will receive $65,000 from a Speciality Crop Block Grant to increase awareness and consumption of Massachusetts Cranberries. Click to read more at capecod.com
2017-18 Handler Withhold Worksheets & Procedures
Equivalencies Fruit Definitions Guidance for Disposal at Receiving Handler Withholding Conversion (Worksheet) Procedures for Inspections Processed Cranberry Conversion Sheet
Cranberries: Not Just For Holidays Any More
Click below to read the Nov 2017 Produce Business article on strategizing sales during fresh harvest. Cranberries: Not Just For Holidays Any More
New Study: Dried Cranberries’ Effect on Gut Health
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin – Madison evaluated whether one simple addition to the diet – one handful-a-day of sweetened dried cranberries – could positively influence the gut microbiome. Given the emerging knowledge that many biological functions, including immunity and disease-fighting capabilities, depend on a healthy gut microbiome, the authors of the recently published…
5 Things to do with Fresh Cranberries
It’s cranberry harvest season and that means fresh cranberries should be bouncing into a grocery store near you very soon, if they haven’t already. Be sure to stock up on fresh cranberries this fall by buying one bag for now and two for the freezer. You can store bags of fresh cranberries for up to…
CMC Hosts International Visitors for Reverse Trade Mission
This week, more than 20 food product buyers, media and influencers from China and India converged on Wisconsin’s cranberry country as part of an international Reverse Trade Mission hosted by the U.S. Cranberry Marketing Committee (CMC), in partnership with the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA). The effort is one example of how the industry…
2017 Cranberry Friendsgiving Photo Contest
To kick off the holiday entertaining season, the Cranberry Marketing Committee (CMC) is launching its annual #FriendsgivingCranberryContest – with a twist. In honor of the ever-expanding tradition of Friendsgiving – a festive gathering of friends and food – the CMC contest calls upon entrants to share their inspirational Friendsgiving moments using cranberries in creative and…
10/13 Volume Regulation Conference Call
The CMC will be hosting an open conference call Friday, October 13 at 12:00 p.m. EST to discuss volume regulation details. Download call-in details. Oct 13 2017 Conf Call Minutes
2017-18 Handler Withhold Forms
3rd Party Confirmation Receipt – CONF Certification of Fruit Disposal – DISP Handler Withholding Appeal – APPL Handler Withholding Report – JUN HW Outlets for Excess Fruit Application – OUT Handler Final Withholding Report – AUG
The Next Great Cranberry-Rice School Foodservice Recipe
The Cranberry Marketing Committee (CMC) and USA Rice collaborated at the 2017 School Nutrition Association Annual Nutrition Conference in Atlanta to seek out the next great cranberry-rice foodservice recipe. After receiving numerous unique and trendy recipe ideas, the CMC and USA Rice are excited to announce that Debra Morris, director of nutrition of Jackson County…
2017/2018 Volume Regulation Recommendations
Click here to download to download the CMC’s 2017 Handler Withhold recommendation and the 2018 Producer Allotment recommendation.
2017 Cranberry Harvest Festivals
Are you making travel plans for fall? Don’t miss a chance to attend at least one of these cranberry festivals taking place throughout the country this September and October. We sure do wish we could attend them all! #CranberryGoals WISCONSIN Warrens Cranberry Festival September 22-24, 2017 Warrens, WI www.cranfest.com Warrens Cranberry Festival – the world’s…