“From predominantly relying on the import of blueberries and blackberries, we are taking significant steps this year to continue solidifying our supply in the domestic market,” says Evan Pence with Berry Fresh. The company has formed new partnerships with growers and packers in Florida and Georgia, complementing existing relationships in California. In addition, Berry Fresh has recently purchased land in the Pacific Northwest and will continue working together with farmers in Oregon, New Jersey and Canada. As a result, the group expects a fantastic spring and summer crop from coast to coast.
“We are excited about what we are building up and down both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. Teaming up with fantastic farmers who produce a consistent, quality crop of blueberries is part of our innovative and exciting growth plan,” said Pence. “We see benefit not only in terms of supply, but also in terms of quality.”
“We’ve had a solid Southeastern crop, with fantastic size and taste, for the past two weeks, and forecasts have weekly volumes continuing to grow in each production region throughout the summer peak.”
“There wasn’t much of a gap this season between the Chilean and domestic crops, and this has been great for not only our retail partners, but for the American consumer, as well,” Berry Fresh sales director Jyoti Bhogal said.
About Berry Fresh
Berry Fresh is a US-based subsidiary of Agroberries in Chile and Expoberries of Mexico. Agroberries is the 2nd largest exporter of Chilean blueberries to the US. Berry Fresh has distribution centers in Los Angeles, CA and Gloucester City, NJ. In addition to blueberries, the company also is a distributor of blackberries, raspberries and strawberries.
For more information:
Evan Pence
Berry Fresh
Tel: (+1) 503-789-8232