Blackberries

Blackberries are juicy summer fruits with a distinctive sweet to refreshingly sweet flavour and a deep, almost black colour. The Greenery focuses on flavoursome varieties that stand out for their quality, appearance and shelf life. A key variety in our range is the VON blackberry, the successor to the traditional Loch Ness. VON is known for its sweeter flavour, large fruits and improved shelf life. Versatile and delicious eaten fresh, blackberries are also ideal for desserts, smoothies, baking and other culinary uses.

Growers

The Greenery works with a select group of specialist Dutch blackberry growers who focus on flavour, quality and reliable production. Through close collaboration and knowledge sharing, we continue to develop our range and further improve the quality of our blackberries.

The VON blackberry is an excellent example of variety development. It combines a sweeter flavour with larger fruits and improved shelf life. The large fruits are also clearly visible and easy to pick, contributing to a more efficient harvest. VON therefore offers benefits for growers, customers and consumers alike.

Packaging options

The Greenery offers blackberries in 125 and 250 gram consumer packs. The VON blackberry is also available in our premium Sweet & Sunny packaging range. Packaging is selected with a focus on product protection, freshness and an attractive presentation on the shelf.

Key features

• Sweet to refreshingly sweet flavour, depending on the variety
• Juicy fruits with a pleasant texture
• Deep, almost black colour with an attractive shine
• VON blackberries have a proven sweeter flavour than Loch Ness
• Large, attractive fruits in the VON variety
• Improved shelf life through innovative variety development
• VON is available in the premium Sweet & Sunny range
• Versatile in desserts, smoothies, baking and salads
• Delicious eaten fresh

Availability

Dutch-grown VON blackberries are available from The Greenery from June through to October (approximately weeks 23–44). During this period, we offer flavoursome blackberries grown in the Netherlands. Exact availability depends on the variety, weather conditions and the progress of the harvest season.