Latest News From Raspberries

Driscoll’s has launched Sweetest Batch Blueberries — the newest addition to its limited edition collection.

Watsonville, Calif.-based Well-Pict Berries plans to continue its year-long celebration of flavor at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit in Anaheim, Calif., by highlighting its winter berry program.

Fairfield, N.J.-based Crispy Green Inc., maker of Crispy Fruit freeze-dried fruit snacks, plans to showcase two new flavors at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.

Berry People, Hollister, Calif., has a new source of Mexican berries to fill gaps in the fall and winter.

Berry grower-marketer Wish Farms, Plant City, Fla., has a new tagline: Generations of Sweetness.

Sun Belle Inc., Shiller Park, Ill., is expanding relationships with growers following a decision by the Giddings Group, which supplies berries from Mexico and Chile, to market its own berries.

California strawberry production is down a bit from last year, blueberries should be plentiful and raspberry and blackberry supplies are on track, grower-shippers say.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved imports of raspberries from Morocco.

The timing couldn’t be better for Estero, Fla.-based Naturipe Farms LLC to step up its emphasis on foodservice.

Chef Travis Peters, co-owner of The Parish Gastropub, Tucson, Ariz., won the second-annual California Giant Berry Farms Chef Invitational.

Consumers looking for berries to enhance their picnics or barbecues this summer won’t be disappointed.

Driscoll’s 3D Berry Picnic Mobile started its summer campaign June 18 — International Picnic Day — in the Twin Cities, beginning the next phase of the brand’s #BerryTogether campaign.

Driscoll’s is rolling out four proprietary limited-edition strawberries and raspberries today, focusing on unique color and sweetness attributes.

These fruits and veggies fit right in with “clean eating” movement

Blueberry, blackberry, cranberry, raspberry and strawberry purchases from across the nation.

Berry lovers that are loyal to California Giant Berry Farms can now easily find what retailers in their area carry the brand.

California Giant’s raspberry program in Mexico has grown ten-fold in the past year, helping the berry company expand to a year-round raspberry program, adding consistency to the overall four-berry offerings.

Catch up on late season developments with a bunch of berry companies from around North America.

Not long ago, strawberries were considered the mainstay of the berry category, and bush berries were something consumers might pick up for an occasional treat.

Watsonville-based California Giant Berry Farms has expanded its raspberry production.

Watsonville, Calif.-based Driscoll’s miniseries “Pursuit of Flavor,” which the company launched in April, has already gained more than 1.5 million views.

Cool weather in growing areas across the U.S. could delay the launch of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries a bit this season, but growers say promotable volume should be available.

Berries have become a foodservice favorite as their availability grows and chefs discover new uses for the tasty fruit, grower-shippers say.

Frieda’s Inc. has a new stand-up display for its shelf-stable, ready-to eat crepes.

Dole continues to reduce its California berry operations, with another 140 employees to be released when certain raspberry harvesting operations cease on or after Jan. 16.

Berry People, a new organic berry distributor in Hollister, Calif., made its first shipments earlier this month.

More blackberries and raspberries will be available from Driscoll’s for the holiday season this year.

NEW ORLEANS — Wish Farms highlighted its raspberries at its Fresh Summit booth, celebrating the elevation of its program to a one-stop berry shop.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recommended that raspberries from Moroccan be allowed into the U.S.

Most containers of Driscoll Strawberry Associates Inc. berries will be sporting a new look by the time the annual Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit rolls around in October.