Blackberries have always been known as a wild berry, picked late in summer when they're juicy and sweet.  Now we have domestic varieties with that same wild taste and appeal.  They are often used for jams and jellies, but are also delicious in any recipe calling for fresh summer berries.

Season:  July 1 - November 1
Peak Season:  July 15 - September 15

Nutritional Claims:
per 72 g serving

• Vitamin C (25% RDI)
• Source of magnesium (6% RDI)
• Sodium-free (0 mg sodium, 141 mg potassium)

Care and Handling:

• Refrigerate berries immediately after receiving - 32F / 0C
• Keep humidity at 90-95%
• Do not sprinkle before storing
• For best quality, use berries shortly after receiving
• To prevent the absorption of odours, store on higher shelves
• Shelf life 2-3 days
• Do not wash berries before storing

Tray Size:

• 12 x 5.6 oz. (158g) clear plastic clamshell containers
• 12 x 5.6 oz. (158g) pulp containers with clear plastic lids
• 6 x 1 pint clear plastic clamshell containers
• Blackberry consumer pack 1/2 flat open covered with red plastic mesh