Factors of High Raspberry Prices

Because raspberries are very sensitive and perishable fruits, it has to be picked and immediately packed in their greenhouses. Any unnecessary handling is avoided at all costs to preserve the freshness of the drupes, because of how easily the rapsberries bruise; which in turn may possibly result in mold.

The workforce is therefore key in the production process and must be well trained, detail-oriented and very committed towards the quality. Solely the use of harvest by hand instead of machines can easily explain the direct impact of the labor costs on the final price and help us understand why the berries are more expensive than less demanding fruits.