WASHINGTON, DC - Oishii, the produce company behind the world’s largest indoor vertical strawberry farm will introduce its coveted Koyo Berry to Harris Teeter locations in the DMV, broadening its footprint along the East Coast. This news also comes on the heels of Oishii’s expansion into Chicago.

Oishii’s Koyo Berries are perfectly ripe and an always in-season Japanese varietal of strawberry. Beginning in mid-November, Harris Teeter shoppers in the D.C. area will be able to celebrate the peak of summer all winter.

The Koyo Berry—meaning “elated” in Japanese—was introduced in February 2023 and is marked by its rich red hue, refreshing sweetness, balanced acidity, and firm texture. Oishii Berries are grown in state-of-the-art, indoor vertical farms in the U.S. and are pesticide-free, non-GMO, and always in season.

Perfect for flavorful, everyday snacking, Oishii’s Koyo Berries are available for $9.99 MSRP for a standard tray of 11 medium berries, or 8 large berries, a press release explains.

Oishii—which means ‘delicious’ in Japanese—is the innovative company transforming agriculture through indoor vertical farming. Harmoniously marrying nature with technology, Oishii has recreated the elements—rain, air, heat, light, nourishment, and natural bee pollination—for growing in-season produce all year 'round. Oishii’s beloved Omakase and Koyo strawberry offerings are also rounded out by the recently launched Rubī Tomato.

Oishii has raised over $200 million since its founding in 2016 and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” in 2022.

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