State Agriculture Secretary Charles Kuperus says the public is responding to good taste and the fruit's reported health benefits.
Blueberry growers say warm and dry spring weather last year helped pollination. A newer high-yielding variety also is reaching its peak.
Prices farmers received increased to $1.67 per pound, up from $1.61 in 2006.
The Garden State ranks behind Michigan for blueberry production in the U.S.
