Blackberries

A berry with bags of flavour!

The blackberry is a juicy, purple-black fruit with a firm bite. Nowadays, enthusiasts are increasingly “picking” them from the refrigerated fruit shelf. Blackberries consist of clusters of smaller fruits, set around a soft core. They have a wonderfully sweet to slightly sour taste.

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Growing and harvesting

Handpicked

The blackberry is a shrub plant, related to the rose. The growers cut pieces of stem from selected mother plants for potting up. The cuttings go into the cold store for four months before being planted in the greenhouse, under tunnels or in the open field. It takes them about 8 weeks to grow from flower to fruit.

The blackberries are picked by hand. After sorting, packing and cooling, they are quickly sent on their way to Berries Pride.

Packaging options

Top quality berries in top quality packaging

EAT ME is our consumer brand through which we inspire consumers to enjoy the tastiest fruits and vegetables more often and with a good feeling. Our blackberries have an extensive range of eye-catching EAT ME packaging. All packaging has been developed with care for people & nature:

Carton topseal: 125g
Mono carton: 100g
Recycled punnet topseal: 125g, 170g, 250g
Recycled punnet lid: 125g, 170g, 250g

Want to know more about our EAT ME packaging or are you curious about customised solutions? Sebastiaan van Altena will be happy to discuss the possibilities.

Storage advice

For optimal flavour retention

Transport Refrigerated storage and transport are essential. Blackberries prefer a temperature between 2 and 4˚C.
The best place in-store is the refrigerated section.

Nutritional value

Per 100 grams

37 Kcal/154kJ. 5.1 g Sugars. 0.0 g Fat. 0.2 g Saturated fat. 3.1 g Fibre. 5.1g Carbohydrates. <0.01g Salt. Percentage of daily reference intake: Vitamin A 18% 142 µg. Vitamin C 15% 12 mg. Vitamin E 20% 2.4 mg. Vitamin K 26% 19.8 µg.

Blackberries are a source of fibre and a source of vitamin C and K, which support the functioning of the immune system. The fruit also contributes to normal blood clotting and supports the formation and maintenance of strong bones.

37 kcal

0g fat

3.1g fibre

5.1g sugars

Recipes

Inspiration & tips

Game and blackberries go well together
The blackberry is a versatile delicacy. Delicious to eat as a snack, but also a surprising and tasty ingredient in a variety of recipes, such as a refreshing combination with yoghurt for breakfast, or with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Blackberries also combine beautifully with smoked duck or goose, for example. For inspiring recipes, visit: eatme.nl.