Millions of Aronia Bushes are now producing berries in the United States to meet the exponentially growing demand for the healthy fruit.

Aronia Berries are grown in the Northern States on acreages as a cottage industry or as a specialty crop, much like an orchard.  Sourcing berries can be difficult.

Aronia Berries and the products made from them are being sold in farmers market and stores specializing in healthy products.

It takes the Aronia Bush up to five years to mature and reach a full production of fruit, usually exceeding 30 pounds per bush.

The Aronia Berry Market predicts that as the Aronia Berry supply increases the cost of the fruit will decrease making Aronia a North America household food and juice.

The Aronia Bush looks much like a Lilac bush when mature.

Aronia berries contain higher levels of antioxidants, ployphenois, and anthocyanins than most other fruits such as cranberries, blueberries, and grapes.

Studies have shown that antioxidants help reduce the risk for cancer, heart disease, inflammation, diabetes, bacterial infections and neurological diseases in humans.

Antioxidant levels in food are measured by Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC). ORAC measures the overall antioxidant power of a food or supplement. USDA research shows Aronia berries has one of the highest antioxidant content of any fruits.

I live in a Southern State.  Why don't I see Aronia being sold at my local farmer's market?

Aronia grow in the South but require the cold weather in the winter months of the North to be able to produce the berry. 

Aronia, when in season, can be ordered bulk and "fresh" for you to sell at your store or at the farmers market.  Or order other products to carry at your stand year around.


What is the best way to store Aronia?

There are numerous ways to enjoy the health benefits of Aronia throughout the year.  Processed berries retain most of their health benefits.  Dried and milled (crushed) berries, pasteurized juice and tinctures are becoming more available. 

Unlike other berries, the Aronia does not clump together when frozen so can be stored in a freezer for over a year and added to your juice or fruit cocktail, cereal or yogurt. 

I often add a couple tablespoons of  juice concentrate to my glass of water, orange juice or apple juice.


What is the best way to sweeten Aronia?

The Aronia Berry Market prefers Honey… but then again, we're beekeepers, too.