All About BLACKBERRIES

At California Giant Berry Farms we believe that the best smiles are the ones you can taste. Our blackberries are naturally nutritious, versatile, sweet and delicious – in other words, the berry best.
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Washing blackberries

Storage &
Serving Success

Choosing the best fresh blackberries at the store is simple. Pick outstanding berries every time with these tips:

Choose blackberries that are:

  • deep purple and even in color
  • firm and dry
  • free of bruising, decay and excess moisture

Blackberries should be kept refrigerated and stored in their original package. Blackberries stored in a cool and dry environment are best enjoyed within 1-3 days after purchase. 

Lightly rinse blackerries in cool tap water just before serving. After rinsing, gently blot dry and enjoy!

  1. After rinsing, gently blot dry.
  2. Arrange on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
  3. Place uncovered in your freezer for 24 hours.
  4. Transfer blackberries to a freezer bag or container.

*Following these steps will prevent the berries from clumping together.  

TIP: Frozen blackberries are perfect for pies and parfaits and can be stored for 6-8 months!

Blackberry Nutrition

Blackberries are sweet and versatilely delicious, but did you know that blackberries pack a nutritious punch? Just one serving (1 cup) of blackberries provides more vitamin K than a peach and is thought to boost brain health!  

Excellent Source of:

Good Source of:

1 cup of blackberries
1 Cup
Calories 60
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 50%
Fiber 7g
blackberries in a bowl

From Our Growers, With Love

Our growers work hard year-round to provide only the best sustainably grown blackberries for your kitchen. 

Trace your berries back to the field.

Food Safety

Food safety is a top priority at California Giant. Our growers follow the highest standards set forth by the USDA Good Agricultural & Good Handling Practices to deliver you the best. 

Meet Our Growers

Behind every berry is a passionate grower dedicated to providing you with the berry best. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the who’s growing your California Giant berries! 

Trace Your Berries

Learn more about the California Giant berries in your kitchen and their growing region! From field to fork, trace your berries journey back to their field of origin. 

Healthy Blackberry Recipes

Blackberries are versatile and pair well with other healthy ingredients for many delicious and nutritious dishes.

carrot salad in a bowl

Stay up to date with the latest berry trends, recipes, tips, and more.

The results are in! 🍓 These were our top ten recipes in 2023:

🫐 Blackberry Chia Pudding
🫐 No-Bake Chocolate Chip Strawberry Brownies w/ Chocolate Glaze 
🫐 Blackberry Fruit Leather 
🫐 Strawberry Shortcake Sliders 
🫐 Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita 
🫐 Zucchini Blackberry Muffins
🫐 Berry Aperol Spritz
🫐 Burrata, Caramelized Onion & Mixed Berry Flatbread
🫐 Raspberry Paloma Fizz 
🫐 Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream 

Explore our berry best recipes at the link in bio.

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Football season is here! Looking for a snackable dish that’s loaded with flavor? Check the link in bio for the recipe to these plant-based mini meatballs in a savory blackberry dipping sauce.

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The perfect sundae: juicy raspberries and blackberries + creamy ice cream. 🤌

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WHERE TO BUY

Find us at your local store.

Follow your berries to the farm.

Locate the 16-Digit Trace code.​ Enter the trace back code from your berries to learn about where they were grown. Too bad we can’t deliver the fresh fragrance, too!

Locate the 16-Digit Trace code.

Bottom of strawberry clamshell, showing trace code

Enter the trace back code from your berry container to visit the farms where we're grown. Too bad we can't deliver the fresh fragrance, too!