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Premium-quality blackberries from controlled and certified orchards of the Loch Ness, Thornfree, and Čačanska varieties, harvested at peak ripeness and frozen using state-of-the-art IQF technology. Our processing method preserves the berries’ natural color, aroma, and nutritional value, while maintaining an optimal balance of black and red fruit.

Pantelić blackberries are available in multiple formats — whole berries, blackberry purée, and crumble — meeting the needs of various industries, from confectionery and dairy production to the HoReCa sector and export. Regardless of the product type, we guarantee consistent quality, customized packaging, and reliable delivery to both domestic and international markets.

Origin & Certification

Our blackberries come from controlled and certified orchards in Serbia, where optimal climate and soil conditions support the production of Loch Ness, Thornfree, and Čačanska varieties. Collaboration with growers is based on strict production standards, with certifications including GlobalG.A.P. and Mark Spencer Select Farms ensuring full traceability.

The range includes both organic and conventional blackberries, produced in compliance with the requirements of major global markets (EU, FDA, Canada, South Korea). Organic production is certified according to Naturland, EU Organic, and NOP standards.

This approach ensures consistent quality and product safety from orchard to delivery, meeting the needs of the food industry, wholesale, and export markets.

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Varieties

Variety: Loch Ness

Loch Ness is a commercial blackberry variety developed in the United Kingdom, known for its high yield, uniform berries, and exceptional firmness, which ensures excellent durability during harvest, transport, and freezing. These traits make it a preferred choice in professional production for industrial processing and wholesale.

Fruit characteristics:

  • Large, firm, and uniform berries

  • Deep dark purple to black color

  • Balanced flavor with a pleasant blend of sweetness and mild acidity

  • High dry matter content, contributing to stable quality during processing

Advantages for industrial use:
Loch Ness blackberries have outstanding resistance to mechanical damage and quality loss during IQF freezing. They retain their shape, color, and aroma after thawing, making them suitable for premium frozen mixes, desserts, fruit toppings, and the HoReCa sector.

Harvest season:
In Serbia, Loch Ness is harvested from mid to late July, providing steady and high yields that ensure consistent supply.

Pantelić’s Loch Ness blackberries come from certified orchards and are processed in compliance with international food safety standards, guaranteeing consistent quality and reliable delivery.

Variety: Thornfree

Thornfree is one of the most widely grown thornless blackberry varieties in commercial production, valued for its high yields, extended harvest period, and adaptability to various climatic conditions. It offers a good balance between visual quality and cost efficiency, making it a reliable choice for industrial processing and wholesale distribution.

Fruit characteristics:

  • Medium to large, firm berries

  • Dark purple to black color

  • Mild, pleasant flavor with subtle aroma

  • Good resistance to handling and transport, with minimal quality loss after freezing

Advantages for industrial use:
Thornfree is suitable for multiple processing applications — from IQF freezing to juice, jam, topping, and filling production. Thanks to uniform berry size and resilience, it performs well in products where shape retention after thawing is important.

Harvest season:
In Serbia, Thornfree harvest begins in late July and lasts until mid-August, providing an extended supply window for both domestic and export markets.

Pantelić’s Thornfree blackberries come from certified orchards, with harvesting, storage, and freezing conducted under the highest quality standards to ensure consistent deliveries.

Variety: Čačanska

Čačanska is a Serbian-developed blackberry variety, recognized for its large berries, high natural sugar content, and distinctive aroma. With excellent organoleptic qualities and stable yields, it holds a strong position in professional production for both domestic consumption and export markets.

Fruit characteristics:

  • Large, fleshy berries with a uniform shape

  • Deep black color with a natural sheen

  • Sweet, rich flavor with pronounced fruity aroma

  • Balanced sugar-to-acid ratio, making it suitable for both fresh consumption and processing

Advantages for industrial use:
Čačanska performs exceptionally well in IQF freezing, with berries retaining their shape, color, and aroma after thawing. Its rich flavor and attractive appearance make it ideal for the confectionery and dairy industries, HoReCa sector, as well as for producing jams, juices, and frozen fruit mixes.

Harvest season:
In Serbia, Čačanska is harvested from late July to early August, allowing for efficient supply planning and integration into production cycles.

Pantelić’s Čačanska blackberries come from certified orchards and are processed according to international food safety standards, ensuring consistent quality and reliable delivery.

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Processing Technology & Packaging

Blackberries are harvested at peak ripeness and immediately transported to Pantelić’s modern cold storage facility, where processing follows strict food safety standards. Using IQF (Individual Quick Freezing) technology, each berry is frozen individually, preserving its natural color, aroma, shape, and nutritional value.

The process is carried out under controlled conditions and in compliance with IFS Food (High Level), SMETA 4-Pillar, Kosher, Halal, and organic production standards (Naturland, EU Organic, NOP).

Product types:

  • IQF Blackberry Rolend (min. 80% black, 20% red berries)

  • IQF Blackberry Purée

  • IQF Blackberry Crumble

Packaging options:

  • Click-lock carton: 300 g

  • Bags: 500 g, 750 g, 1,000 g, 2,500 g

  • Carton boxes: 1×10 kg

  • Custom packaging available upon request

This processing and packaging system provides full flexibility — from small retail packs to large industrial volumes ready for processing or direct distribution.

Blackberry Product Range

1. IQF Blackberry Rolend (min. 80% black, 20% red berries)
Blackberries from certified orchards, IQF frozen to ensure each berry retains its natural appearance, color, and structure. Ideal for premium frozen mixes, desserts, and product decoration in the industrial and wholesale sectors.

2. IQF Blackberry Purée
Smooth blackberry purée, suitable for producing fruit fillings, toppings, ice creams, yogurts, and for use in the confectionery industry. Maintains the natural aroma and deep color of blackberries.

3. IQF Blackberry Crumble
Blackberries cut into smaller pieces for industrial use where fruit serves as an ingredient — perfect for yogurts, fruit sauces, preserves, purées, and similar applications.

All variants are available in packaging sizes from 300 g to 10 kg, with custom packaging options available upon request.

Industrial Applications

Pantelić blackberries are used across a wide range of industrial sectors thanks to their consistent quality, controlled origin, and availability in multiple formats and packaging options.

  • Confectionery industry – chocolates, pralines, fruit toppings, fillings, and decorations

  • Dairy industry – yogurts, ice creams, milkshakes, and fruit-based desserts

  • Bakery and pastry production – cakes, tarts, muffins, and rolls

  • Ready-meal and frozen mix production – fruit blends, smoothie mixes

  • HoReCa sector – restaurants, hotels, catering services

  • Export and wholesale – packaging formats that meet international standards and distributor requirements

Regardless of the application, Pantelić blackberries deliver reliable visual quality, rich flavor, and preserved nutritional value — enhancing both the quality and market appeal of the final product.

Product Varieties Fruit Specification Packaging Certifications Markets
IQF Blackberry Rolend Loch Ness, Thornfree, Čačanska Min. 80% black, 20% red berries 300 g (click-lock), 500 g, 750 g, 1,000 g, 2,500 g, 10 kg GlobalG.A.P., IFS Food, SMETA 4-Pillar, Kosher, Halal, Naturland, EU Organic, NOP EU, FDA, Canada, South Korea
IQF Blackberry Purée Loch Ness, Thornfree, Čačanska 100% blackberry purée 1x10 kg (carton), 2,500 g (bag) GlobalG.A.P., IFS Food, SMETA 4-Pillar, Kosher, Halal, Naturland, EU Organic, NOP EU, FDA, Canada, South Korea
IQF Blackberry Crumble Loch Ness, Thornfree, Čačanska Diced blackberries 1x10 kg (carton), 2,500 g (bag) GlobalG.A.P., IFS Food, SMETA 4-Pillar, Kosher, Halal, Naturland, EU Organic, NOP EU, FDA, Canada, South Korea
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