Did you know that the dark green plastic berry baskets advertised as one quart are not true quarts?  These baskets hold less than one quart, or 1.14 litres, when filled level.
    

Ontario Regulation 119/11 Produce, Honey and Maple Products prohibits retailers from including any false or misleading information on any sign, label, package, or container of produce, including the amount of produce held in said package or container.
    

To avoid confusion and misrepresentation, ensure that you advertise your berries for sale by the basket, container, or unit, rather than by the quart. Consumers will be “berry” thankful for the clarity.

Rebecca Amoah is with the Food Inspection Branch, OMAFRA.