Strawberries - 2 Gallon

Last season, these strawberries reset expectations. Chefs who had all but written off the strawberry market — tired of fruit that looked good but tasted like nothing — got their hands on these and had a very different reaction. Fully ripe, deeply sweet, and actually juicy. The strawberry that doesn’t need sugar, doesn’t need help — just a knife and a plate.

This year, both Dorr Farms and Hickory Bluff Berry Farm have refined what they started. They’ve leaned into the varieties that performed best — Camino Real, Frontera, Camarosa, and Medallion — and are continuing to trial new selections, all with one goal: flavor first. And we are proud to be offering the fruits of their important labor. 

Something is happening in US strawberries.  

The strawberry industry is in a difficult place. Disease pressure has intensified across major growing regions, wiping out entire plantings and, in some cases, rendering established varieties unreliable or unusable. Many of the larger-scale operations and family run strawberry farms have shifted toward reliability, productivity, and predictability over flavor just to survive. 

For these farmers, the simple reality is adapt or fall behind.

Dorr and Hickory Bluff have chosen to adapt. They’re not locked into one variety or one system — they’re constantly testing, selecting, and replanting based on what actually tastes good and performs in the field. It’s hands-on, season-by-season work, and it’s why their fruit stands apart.

What You’re Getting 

• Fully ripe harvest – picked for flavor, not shipping.
  
• Ultra freshness - Typically harvested the day before they arrive in your kitchen. Sometimes the morning of.  
• High sugar content with real acidity – balanced, not flat
• Juice and aroma that hold up in both raw and cooked applications
• Varietal diversity – different expressions throughout the season

These are strawberries that behave the way chefs want them to — they macerate properly, reduce cleanly, and actually contribute flavor to a dish.

For the Kitchen

• Raw: Serve as-is, slice for desserts, or pair with cream, citrus, or herbs
• Macerated: Holds structure while releasing natural juices
• Roasted or reduced: Concentrates into a true strawberry flavor, not just sweetness
• Savory applications: Works with acid, fat, and spice — not one-dimensional

Ordering & Availability

In addition to a la carte - We’re also taking preorders for standing weekly commitments beginning the first week of April.

• 1 case = 8 quarts (2 gallons)
• Standing quantities can be adjusted as the season progresses
• Supply is limited and in high demand

If strawberries are something you want consistently on your menu, a standing order is the way to secure them. It allows the farms to plan harvests around your needs and ensures you’re getting fruit each week as the season unfolds.

These are not commodity strawberries. They’re grown for flavor, picked ripe, and spoken for quickly.