Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries

Commodity Overview

Smooth-skinned and golden yellow, cape gooseberries are about the size of a large grape. The flesh is sweet and juicy with edible seeds, encased in a thin, papery husk. They can be used in the same way as a tomato. Cape gooseberries are sometimes called a ground cherry, goldenberry or physalis.

PLUs

3039 physalis/cape gooseberry/ground cherry

Characteristics

Commodity: Specialty Berries
Category: Berries
Appearance: Cape gooseberries can be sold with or without their thin, papery husk, which is yellow-green to light brown. The berries themselves are round, smooth and a golden yellow, about the size of a small cherry tomato.
Flesh: Golden; sweet and juicy
Flavor: Tart and tropical, with hints of mango and pineapple
Size: About the size of a small cherry tomato
Color: Golden yellow
Shape: Round
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Numerous small, edible seeds
Availability: Year-round, peaking in late summer and fall

Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

ExportFranco S.A. B.I.C.

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Business Type:

Exporter

Location HQ:

Portoviejo,

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit

Measian Foods LLC

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Tampa, 33610 Florida

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants

Multisteps Industry

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Business Type:

Packaging, Other

Location HQ:

Fresno, 93725 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries, Red Raspberries

Organic Produce:

Organic Blackberries, Organic Blueberries, Organic Cranberries, Organic Raspberries, Organic Strawberries

Greenhart Farms

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Arroyo Grande, 93420 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Deciduous Fruit:

Grapes

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon, Specialty Melons

Todds Quality Tomatoes Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler, Foodservice

Location HQ:

Sanford, 32771 Florida

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Thomas Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Detroit, 48207 Michigan

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

Atlas Wholesale Food Co

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Business Type:

Retailer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Detroit, 48214 Michigan

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

C. F. Produce Inc.

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Plant City, 33565 Florida

Berries:

Blueberries, Strawberries, Blackberries, Cranberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Pomegranates

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Cooking Vegetables:

Leeks

Salad Vegetables:

Celery, Onions, Green, Iceberg Lettuce

National Produce Consultants LLC Powered by Foodbuy

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Business Type:

Management & Consulting, Other, Foodservice

Location HQ:

Allen, 75013-8098 Texas

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Carbonella-DeSarbo Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Brandford, 06405 Connecticut

Melons:

Watermelon

Cooking Vegetables:

Onions, Bulb, Potatoes

Salad Vegetables:

Lettuce, Tomatoes

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries

Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries