We pack each berry by hand in protective packaging, complete with ice packs, to keep the fruit sweet and cool.

SHARI FITZPATRICK SHARI FITZPATRICK is the creator of the world's famous line of gourmet-dipped strawberries, the renowned Shari's Berries. Shari's love affair with strawberries began as a little girl with a strawberry patch that her Father planted for her each summer.

There are 150 calories in 1 berry (45 g) of Shari's Berries Chocolate Dipped Strawberries.

Though freezing is not recommended, should you wish to store your chocolate dipped strawberries in the freezer, you'll want to eat them frozen, not thawed. This is because when the strawberries start to defrost, they will become mushy as they warm to room temperature.

Clamshell packaging is the go-to packaging type for strawberries. These containers are made from rigid plastics and will come with a lid made from the same material. Usually, the lid will be attached to the container itself, preventing it from being misplaced.

Pack about a quart of berries in a zip-close bag. Each bag should then be put into a disposable storage container to protect the fruit during its transport.

British colonial History. Strawberries were brought to the region from Australia during the British colonial rule. Mahabaleshwar was the summer capital of the Bombay Presidency under British Raj. Since then, local farmers have developed their own varieties of the fruit, some of which are imported from other places.

Lord Auckland, the governor-general during 1836-42, is said to have grown the first modern strawberries in India, but others were also trying across the subcontinent. In 1857, a ToI correspondent in the Punjab reported strawberries in Sialkot, “a garden here with as fine a bed of them as you would like to see”.

ARE CHOCOLATE COVERED BERRIES HEALTHY? Yes, these dark chocolate covered berries are healthy. They are filled with antioxidants, iron, magnesium, vitamin C, fiber, and so much more. This is a dessert or snack you can feel good and confident about eating.

On it's own, chocolate has some health benefits – if we don't overindulge. But what about chocolate covered strawberries? The answer is YES! Chocolate and strawberries contain antioxidants which are linked to improved risk of infection and cancer and thought to improve our bodies' immune function.

Here are some tips for storing strawberries in your refrigerator to keep them fresh throughout the season. When stored properly, strawberries will stay firm and fresh for about a week. It's important to keep strawberries very dry and cold.

two days How long do chocolate covered strawberries last in the refrigerator? They will typically last for up to two days in the refrigerator. They may last longer though. Simply inspect the strawberries: if the chocolate has fallen off or the tops of the strawberries appear mushy, you'll probably want to toss them.