: Store your berries in a single layer if possible. Crowding them in a deep bowl leads to bruising and rot from the weight of the fruit on top.

: Rain can be an enemy to ripe fruit. If rainwater sits on the skin of delicate fruits like cherries or berries for too long, it can cause them to rupture .

Most "soft fruits" are over 90% water (strawberries are 91-92% water ), making them highly susceptible to temperature changes and physical impact. If you’d like more specific advice, let me know: Are you growing these fruits or just trying to store them? Which specific fruit are you most concerned about?

: Avoid soaking fragile fruits like raspberries in water. Their porous skin can rupture or fall apart if they sit in liquid too long. Instead, use a light spray or a dedicated produce wash right before eating.