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Summer heat waves sweetness into British blackberries

Summer heat waves sweetness into British blackberries

by Antonia | Aug 17, 2026 | Uncategorized

Growers say 2026 could be “sweetest year ever”. British blackberries are tasting extra sweet this year, with growers reporting that this summer’s exceptional heat has intensified the fruit’s natural sugars – a welcome surprise for shoppers who still...
UK berry growers say drought investment is working – but barriers to water storage must go

UK berry growers say drought investment is working – but barriers to water storage must go

by Antonia | Aug 17, 2026 | Uncategorized

Years of investment in water resilience are helping British berry growers withstand one of the hottest and driest summers on record, but industry leaders say barriers to further investment must now be removed to protect future UK food production. British Berry...
‘Britain’s smartest crops’: The technology powering Britain’s blueberry bloom as growers invest in tech to meet soaring demand

‘Britain’s smartest crops’: The technology powering Britain’s blueberry bloom as growers invest in tech to meet soaring demand

by Antonia | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized

British blueberry growers are welcoming an extra sweet crop this season, with cutting-edge technology helping them meet soaring consumer demand for the berries. As shoppers increasingly seek out larger, more flavourful fruit, growers are investing in everything from...
“A vintage year”: British raspberries recording highest sweetness levels in years amid growing consumer demand for high fibre foods

“A vintage year”: British raspberries recording highest sweetness levels in years amid growing consumer demand for high fibre foods

by Antonia | Jun 18, 2026 | Uncategorized

British raspberries are measuring up to 50% sweeter than usual according to growers, after a warm spell followed cooler spring temperatures. The raspberries this season are testing at sugar levels of 11 to 12 on the Brix scale, compared with average readings of around...
Campaigners call for extension of junk food advertising restrictions to outdoor advertising to protect families and promote healthier eating options

Campaigners call for extension of junk food advertising restrictions to outdoor advertising to protect families and promote healthier eating options

by Antonia | Jun 9, 2026 | Uncategorized

Government restrictions limit unhealthy food and drink products being advertised on TV before 9pm and through paid online advertising ‘Fresh Outlook on Food’ campaign says similar restrictions should now apply to the streets Comes as new research finds 91% of children...
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  • Summer heat waves sweetness into British blackberries
  • UK berry growers say drought investment is working – but barriers to water storage must go
  • ‘Britain’s smartest crops’: The technology powering Britain’s blueberry bloom as growers invest in tech to meet soaring demand
  • “A vintage year”: British raspberries recording highest sweetness levels in years amid growing consumer demand for high fibre foods
  • Campaigners call for extension of junk food advertising restrictions to outdoor advertising to protect families and promote healthier eating options

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