Marionberries
Actually a type of blackberry (and no, not named after the former mayor of Washington D.C.), these dark purple wonders were first produced in Oregon and named for the county of Marion where they were extensively tested. The berry’s complex, powerful flavor has earned it the moniker “Cabernet of Blackberries”.
The Cabernet of Blackberries
Like other blackberries, marionberries score high in gallic acid, rutin, and ellagic acid, a known anti-cancer agent, with anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Bursting with Vitamin C and fiber, marionberries are also low in calories and carbohydrates, and have zero fat. The soaring level of antioxidant anthocyanins give the marionberries their deep, delicious color and help fight free radical damage in the body.
Source:
Oregon State University
Do we need to wash the berries before we eat them?
It depends. If the product is frozen, then you can if you'd like, but it isn't necessary. See our section on Packaging and Delivery for more information on our frozen process. For fresh produce, even if it is organic, it's a good idea to rinse the fruit under cold, running tap water just before preparing or eating it. Using fruit and vegetable washes or soap is not necessary.
I'm not a fan of your reclosable package, can you redesign?
Although we regret you were not 100% satisfied, we are happy to inform you that we are on the verge of launching a revamped package design in September. These new, consumer-friendly packages will feature a zipper-style opening that can be pulled on either side.
How do you ensure product quality on the line?
At Townsend Farms, quality and safety is of utmost importance. We approach our entire business from a family consumption perspective. To ensure the quality of what's inside each frozen bag as well as the bag itself, our Quality Team removes 6 bags every 20 minutes from the line to review package and product integrity. Through this system, any issues are able to be resolved immediately.
