Sweet Karoline Blackberries Honored with Superior Taste Award
June 12, 2025 | 1 min to read
Berry Fresh proudly announces its premium blackberry variety, Sweet Karoline®, has earned a Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute in Brussels. After a blind-tasting by over 250 esteemed chefs and sommeliers, this recognition highlights Sweet Karoline®'s exceptional flavor. Vice President Jyoti Bhogal emphasizes the award validates the team's dedication to delivering high-quality fruit. Grown in Mexico and expanding into the Pacific Northwest, Sweet Karoline® is celebrated for its sweetness and reduced tartness.
Berry Fresh is proud to announce that its premium blackberry variety, Sweet Karoline®, has earned a Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute in Brussels. Judged in a blind-tasting by a panel of over 250 world-renowned chefs and sommeliers, this award recognizes the exceptional flavor and eating experience of Sweet Karoline®—a variety that’s redefining what consumers expect from a blackberry.
“We’ve always believed Sweet Karoline® is something special, and this award validates the years of work our team has put into bringing a consistently sweet, high-quality blackberry to market,” says Jyoti Bhogal, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Berry Fresh.
Sweet Karoline® is grown with care in Mexico and soon in the Pacific Northwest, as Berry Fresh expands its production to meet rising demand across North America. Known for its sweet, complex flavor and reduced tartness, the variety has gained a loyal following among retailers and consumers alike.
Berry Fresh is the North American headquarters for Agroberries, and a leading year-round grower, distributer and marketer of premium blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries.