Pairwise unveils the first seedless blackberry

Pairwise/Seedless, thornless blackberry

Pairwise announced the first seedless blackberry, developed using multiplex CRISPR edits that replace hard pits with small soft seeds comparable to grapes. The variety was also edited to be thornless and more compact for higher-density planting, with outdoor field trials to follow.

• First seedless blackberry made with multiplex CRISPR replacing hard pits with small soft seeds like grapes or watermelon
• Additional traits: thornless and compact (enabling higher-density planting for improved harvesting efficiency)
• Addresses market demand: over 30% of berry buyers dislike seeds; many avoid blackberries specifically for this reason
• Next phase: outdoor field trials advancing toward scaling and public availability in a few years