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Raspberries

Commodity Overview

Raspberries are a popular choice for shoppers. Consumers are most familiar with red raspberries, but adding black and golden varieties to your display creates options for shoppers. Make them an integral part of your berry promotions as they are popular berry option throughout the year.

PLUs

4244 black
4245 golden
4054 red

Varieties

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Gold Raspberries
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Red Raspberries
Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

Facts

  • Raspberries’ increasing popularity has much to do with their health benefits. Raspberries have an-timicrobial properties, which help prevent too much bacteria from growing in the bottom. Ellagic acid found in raspberries helps prevent damage to cell membranes. Research shows that eating raspberries may help prevent the growth of cancerous tumors. Raspberries contain antioxidants that reduce inflammation in the body.
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the following nutrient content descriptors for raspberries: fat-free, saturated fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free, high in fiber, high in vit-amin C and a good source of folate.

Sales Strategies

  • Raspberries have a multitude of use so cross-merchandise them with cereal, other berries, pastry shells, baking supplies and ice cream.
  • Raspberries are available year-round, but their most promotable quantities are in early summer and in the fall. Promote them throughout the year.
  • Fall: Include raspberries in back-to-school promotions as their small size and tasty flavor make them perfect for lunch boxes.
  • Winter: Include raspberries in holiday cooking promotions. They can be added to nearly any baked good.
  • Spring: Promote raspberries as a sweet treat for Easter and Mother’s Day brunches.
  • Summer: Include raspberries in Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day promo-tions. Encourage consumers to add them to fruit and green salads.
  • Introduce consumers to the taste of golden raspberries by offering samples

Dynamic Displays

  • Consumers are most familiar with red raspberries, but adding black and golden varieties to your display creates options for shoppers.
  • Raspberries are extremely perishable. Only stock what you can move in one day.
  • Keep fragile berries from being smashed by offering them in clamshells. Don’t stack clamshells because the berries can still bruise from the weight.
  • Include raspberries in a larger berry display with blueberries, strawberries and blackberries. Place raspberries next to blackberries as they share a similar price point.
  • Showcase raspberries in your department when they are in peak season.

Food Service

  • Raspberries make a great addition to baked goods, such as pies, pastries and breads.
  • Include raspberries in a berry shortcake dessert or as a topping for ice cream.
  • Use raspberries as a decorative topping for a decorated cake.
  • Add raspberries to salads and offer them on salad bars.
  • Raspberries are a tasty topping for cereal and yogurt, so include them on breakfast bars. Use them as a topping for pancakes and waffles.
  • Include raspberries in a berry cup side dish on your children’s menu.
  • Dip raspberries in chocolate and use them as a dessert plate garnish.

In the Backroom

Shipping
6-lb. flats, 12 8-oz. cups 5-lb. flats, 12 6-oz. or 9 8-oz. cups 6 6-oz. cups (1/2 flat) 12 ½ dry pints 12 dry pints RPC –6409, 6411 Consumer packs 6-oz. clamshell

Grades
U.S. No. 1 U.S. No. 2

Handling
Temperature: 32 to 34 F (0 to 1 C) Relative humidity: 90-95% Mist: no Typical shelf life: 2 to 3 days Highly sensitive to freezing injury. (Likely to suffer injury by one light freezing.) Product is precooled immediately after harvest to slow decay. It is transported in constant refrigeration because of high perishability. Additional protection against decay and ripening is obtained by charging the load with carbon dioxide while in transit.

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Coosemans LA Inc

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Business Type:
Shipper
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021 California
Phone:
+1 213-689-1551
Fax:
+1 213-689-1583
Website:
www.coosemansla.com
Commodities:
Berries (5), Citrus (3), Deciduous Fruit (2)
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Valley Fruit and Produce/Continental Export

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Business Type:
Exporter
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021-1616 California
Phone:
+1 213-627-8736 - Ext. 1330
Website:
www.valleyproduce.com
Commodities:
Berries (6), Citrus (4)
A&Z-White-300

A & Z Produce

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Business Type:
Broker
Location HQ:
North Salt Lake, 84054 Utah
Phone:
+1 801-359-2081
Fax:
+1 801-532-3859
Website:
www.azproduce.net
Commodities:
Berries (6), Deciduous Fruit (4)
JWFarms

JW Farms Organic Inc

Overview (1)    (0)    (0)   
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-4838 California
Phone:
+1 831-288-0505
Fax:
+1 831-288-0575
Website:
jwfarms.com
Commodities:
Berries (10)
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S Strock & Co., Inc.

BCA Award
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Business Type:
Shipper
Location HQ:
Boston, 02150 Massachusetts
Phone:
+1 617-884-0263
Fax:
+1 617-884-7310
Website:
www.strock.com
Commodities:
Berries (5), Citrus (5)
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Murguia Fruit Company Inc

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Kingsburg, 93631-9431 California
Phone:
+1 559-634-0720
Fax:
+1 559-869-4691
Website:
www.murguiafruit.com
Commodities:
Berries (4), Citrus (6)
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Happy Dirt

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Durham, 27703 North Carolina
Phone:
+1 919-542-3264
Website:
www.happydirt.com
Commodities:
Berries (4), Melons (3), Stone Fruit (3)
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M. Levin and Company, Inc.

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania
Phone:
+1 215-336-2900
Fax:
+1 215-755-6757
Website:
www.mlevinco.com
Commodities:
Berries (6), Citrus (4)
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Sunterra Distribution LLC

Overview (3)    (0)    (0)   
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Dallas, 75201 Texas
Phone:
+1 469-547-6161
Website:
www.sunterraproduce.com
Commodities:
Berries (10)
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Murguia Fruit Company Inc

Overview (6)   (0)   (1)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Kingsburg, 93631-9431 California
Berries:
Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Red Raspberries
Citrus:
Melogold, Pummelo, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Meyer Lemons, Seedless Lemons, Blood Oranges
JWFarms

JW Farms Organic Inc

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-4838 California
Berries:
Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
SStrock-logo

S Strock & Co., Inc.

BCA Award
Overview (15)   (4)   (12)  
Business Type:
Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Boston, 02150 Massachusetts
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
FarmacopiaFarms

Farmacopia Farms LLC

Overview (2)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
Montgomery, 77356 Texas
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries
Citrus:
Limes
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Figs, Grapes, Green Grapes
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Esscalo HQ

Overview (3)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Broker, Exporter, Importer
Location HQ:
San Antonio, 78258 Texas
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Pomegranates
Tropical Fruit:
Carambola, Plantains
Cooking Vegetables:
Celery Root, Leeks, Parsley Root
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Always Fresh Farms, LLC

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Exporter, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Everett, 02149 Massachusetts
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
Melons:
Watermelon, Seedless Red Watermelon
Organic Produce:
Organic Strawberries
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Berry People LLC

Overview (9)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Shipper
Location HQ:
Hollister, 95023 California
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries
gempack

Gem Pack Berries LLC

Overview (11)   (11)   (2)  
Business Type:
Broker, Grower
Location HQ:
Irvine, 92620 California
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
A&Z-White-300

A & Z Produce

Overview (3)   (0)   (10)  
Business Type:
Broker, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
North Salt Lake, 84054 Utah
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Koru Apples, Cosmic Crisp® Apples, Envy™ Apples, Jazz™ Apples
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LA Produce Distributors

Overview (3)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021 California
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges








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