Blackberry

Our customers use blackberries because they offer a strong combination of flavor, color, and nutritional appeal. Blackberries have a naturally sweet-tart taste that enhances a wide range of products, including beverages, jams, yogurts, and desserts. Their deep purple color, driven by high levels of anthocyanins, makes them valuable as a natural coloring agent while also supporting antioxidant-related health claims. Blackberries are often processed into purees, concentrates, powders, and extracts, which improve shelf life and make them easier to use in large-scale manufacturing. Additionally, their fiber and vitamin content contribute to better-for-you positioning, helping brands appeal to consumers looking for natural, fruit-based ingredients with functional benefits.

Blackberry can be supplied as organic upon request

Available From

Our Blackberry is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions. Contact us to learn more.

Available As

We supply Blackberry in many different formats. Contact us to learn more.

Harvest Seasons

Balckberries grow in the Southern hemisphere from January to March and in the Northern hemisphere from July to October.

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About Blackberry

Deep Pigments and Bold Flavors

Blackberries are small, dark purple to black aggregate fruits made up of many tiny drupelets clustered together. They grow on thorny shrubs in the genus Rubus and are native to regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. Blackberries have a juicy texture and a sweet-tart flavor that can vary depending on ripeness. They are typically harvested in late summer and are highly perishable when fresh. Because of their delicate structure, they are often consumed soon after picking or processed into products like jams and juices. Blackberries have been used in traditional diets for centuries and also grow wild in many areas.

The Brothers International

Quality Promise

Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium Blackberry ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Blackberry is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Blackberry of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.

Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your Blackberry ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium Blackberry ingredients your products require.

Certifications

As a leader in sourcing organic ingredients, we work closely with our suppliers to ensure full traceability, sustainability and to ensure they comply with all international regulations for chemical residues and pesticides. We are Organic Certified and all our organic products are NOP certified and Kosher certified.

Brothers International Food Holdings is a proud member of the CUSTOMS – TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM (C-TPAT) program. C-TPAT is a voluntary U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that partners with businesses to strengthen supply chain security and reduce risks, including terrorism. For more information, visit www.cbp.gov

All our products are Kosher and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) Certified. We can supply all of our products with Organic Certification and, if required, unpasteurized purées and juices.

We have joined the global movement to protect the environment and improve lives for farmers and workers around the world. We help farmers in developing countries builds sustainable businesses that positively influence their communities. Brothers International can assist you in sourcing Fair Trade Certified™ and Demeter (Bio-dynamic)™ ingredients.