Experience Wisconsin Cranberries
Wisconsin's State Fruit
From bog to table — discover why Wisconsin cranberries are loved around the world for their taste, nutrition, and heritage.
Did You Know?
Native to Wisconsin
Cranberries are native to Wisconsin's marshlands and have been harvested by Native Americans for centuries for food, medicine, and fabric dye.
#1 in America
Wisconsin has been the nation's leading cranberry producer for over 31 consecutive years, producing about 60% of the U.S. crop.
Rich in Vitamin C
One cup of raw cranberries provides 25% of your daily requirement of vitamin C. Sailors once ate cranberries to prevent scurvy at sea.
Antioxidant Powerhouse
Cranberries are well known for being rich in antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that support health and wellness.
Family-Farmed
Wisconsin's 250+ cranberry operations are primarily family farms, some of which have been in operation for over 100 years.
"Crane Berry"
European settlers named the fruit "crane berry" because the plant's stem and blossom resembled a sandhill crane.
Looking for Consumer Resources?
For recipes, festival information, cranberry products, and more consumer-focused content, visit the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association at wiscran.org.