Compton, Calif.-based Berry Fresh is again bringing in Sweet Karoline blackberries from Mexico.
“Let’s bring blackberries into the spotlight!” Jyoti Bhogal, vice president of sales and marketing for Berry Fresh, said in a news release. “We are excited about this year’s season and our plans to promote Sweet Karoline with our retailer partners and straight to the end customers as well. Customers are asking for this variety now, and we have plans to expand our distribution.”
With blackberry supply from Mexico on the horizon, Sweet Karoline is forecasted to begin entering the market in late December, according to Berry Fresh. Heavier supply is anticipated in later February and volume will continue through spring, the release said.
Berry Fresh says that as more people add berries to their shopping list, varieties like Sweet Karoline help keep blackberries top of mind for both health and flavor enthusiasts.
Research from John Hopkins Medicine states that blackberries are second only to black raspberries when it comes to overall nutrition. Blackberries are vitamin and nutrient-dense with a high amount of fiber and antioxidants and less sugar than other berries, the release said.
Sweet Karoline is a blackberry variety co-owned by Berry Fresh that is known for its sweet flavor and resistance to red cells, according to the release. Berry Fresh says it is a year-round grower and marketer of premium blueberries, blackberries and raspberries to customers in the Americas.
