# Exclusive Antioxidant Berries 'Nergi' is a Sweet and Tart Superfood Berry with a Limited Season By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-berry References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/_nergi_/) & [nergi.info](http://nergi.info/en/) Nergi berries have been grown in small quantities for hundreds of years, but only recently have they come into the spotlight as as a new and noteworthy superfood in North America. The non-GMO, all-natural berries are produced in farms across Europe and are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and fiber. In terms of looks, the Nergi berry resembles a small-scale kiwi fruit or even a bite-sized tomato, but it has an edible ever-green skin like a grape and a juicy center. As far as taste, the Nergi berry is said to be sweet, yet tart. For the first time, Nergi berries can now be found for a limited time (due to the short season in which they are available) in select grocers in Canada, including [Loblaws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sher-square), Zehrs, [Fortinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-greens-1) and [Sobeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-pure-snacks). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Superfood Berries:** The rise of Nergi berries as a new and noteworthy superfood presents an opportunity for the development of innovative berry-based products. - **Limited Season Fruits:** The limited availability of Nergi berries due to their short season opens up possibilities for creating exclusive, seasonal fruit-based experiences. - **Alternative Antioxidant Sources:** The high antioxidant content of Nergi berries highlights the potential for exploring alternative sources of antioxidants for functional food and beverage products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health Food and Nutritional Supplements:** The growing demand for superfoods like Nergi berries presents an opportunity for the health food and nutritional supplements industry to incorporate these berries into their product offerings. - **Fruit Farming and Agriculture:** The cultivation of Nergi berries in farms across Europe showcases the potential for farmers and agricultural businesses to diversify their crops and tap into the demand for unique fruits. - **Grocery and Retail:** The exclusive availability of Nergi berries in select grocers creates an opportunity for grocers and retailers to attract customers interested in trying new and sought-after fruits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Antioxidant-Rich Hybrid Berry Grapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boombites-red-berry-grapes.md) - [Japanese Superfruit Berries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-champion.md) - [Frozen Berry Fruit Pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-pearls-triple-berry.md) - [Flavorsome Berry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturipe-farms.md) - [Health-Enhancing Aronia Berry Extracts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aronia-berry.md) - [Antioxidant-Packed Sorbet Pints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakberry-sorbet.md) - [Summery Superfood Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gruns-superfoods-greens-gummies.md) - [Fiery Haskap Berry Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-haskap-berry-ginger-juice-shots.md) - [Freeze-Dried Fruit Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loov-food.md)