Small fruits shipped into local markets from major production areas 800 to 2400 km distant were compared to small fruits grown within 25 km of this location. Fruits were evaluated for acceptability offlavor, texture, color, instrumental color (Hunter Color Diference Meter 'L', 'a', 'b', hue, and chroma), shear press jrmness, weight loss, dry matter, soluble solids, acidity, mineral content (Ca, Mg, Na, K, P), protein, and Vitamin C (strawberry only) after holding for 0, 2, or 4 days (strawberry); 0, 3, or 5 days (grape); or 0, 3, 5, or 7 days (blueberry) at 21 "C. Distant-grown small fruits were nutritionally comparable to those grown locally but generally inferior in overall sensory attributes, particularly taste. There were no real disadvantages observed that would detract from the marketing of these locally produced small h i t s .