North Bay Produce’s Erandy Blackberry Wins Award

The premium blackberry variety has been awarded the prestigious Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute, the company says.

A closeup photo of a package of blackberries that reads, in part, "Reserve Blackberries, distributed by North Bay Produce, Product of Mexico"
North Bay Produce’s premium blackberry variety, Erandy, has been awarded the International Taste Institute’s Superior Taste Award.
(Photo courtesy of North Bay Produce)

North Bay Produce says its premium blackberry variety, Erandy, has been awarded the prestigious Superior Taste Award in Brussels, Belgium.

This recognition is presented by the International Taste Institute, known for its rigorous evaluation process involving over 200 professional taste experts from around the globe, the company says.

“We are incredibly proud to receive the Superior Taste Award for our Erandy blackberries,” says Nick Osmulski, president of North Bay Produce. “This award acknowledges the hard work and dedication of our team and farmers who strive to deliver the best possible produce to our customers. It is an honor to be recognized by such a distinguished panel of taste experts.”

North Bay Produce says receiving the Superior Taste Award is a significant achievement. The Erandy blackberry, packaged under North Bay’s Reserve label, captured the attention of the expert jury in the evaluation process for its unique taste, texture and overall excellence.

The jury consists of independent and external experts from over 20 countries. They are members of distinguished chef and sommelier associations and have been recognized for their expertise through chef and sommelier competitions, as well as prestigious institutions such as Le Guide Michelin and Gault & Millau, the company says.

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