The
raspberry is the edible fruit of a multitude of plant
species in the
genus Rubus of the
rose family, most of which are in the
subgenus Idaeobatus. World production of raspberries in 2022 was 947,852
tonnes, led by Russia with 22% of the total. Raspberries are cultivated across northern Europe and North America and are eaten in various ways, including as whole fruit and in
preserves, cakes, ice cream, and
liqueurs.
Photograph credit: Ivar Leidus