In the last ten years, U.S. fresh blueberry and raspberry per-capita availability has more than doubled. USDA data shows blueberries at the retail level have grown from 1 pound to 2.1 pounds, and raspberries from 0.3 to 0.8. Meanwhile, strawberries declined 19% in the same timeframe, from 6.6 to 5.3 pounds. However, strawberries remain the most widely consumed fresh berry, according to USDA data.
Read more on fresh blueberry, raspberry and strawberry production and availability here.
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