by dlzdesign | Aug 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
The wettest July since 2009 and the sixth wettest July ever3 was a major concern for UK berry growers – blueberries are particularly sensitive to overly wet conditions. However, agronomists are delighted with how the crop has grown and stood up to the unseasonably...
by dlzdesign | Jul 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Britain is self-sufficient in strawberries from May to October. British raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries are in plentiful supply throughout the summer months. Fresh berries are the most popular fruit item in the nation’s shopping baskets – enjoying the...
by dlzdesign | Jul 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
According to British Berry Growers, the industry body representing 95% of British berries sold in the UK, British growers are reigning back strawberry planting plans in the face of stagnant returns and significant cost increases. A survey of BBG growers in June 2023...
by dlzdesign | Jul 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
British raspberry season is finally in full swing as peak production begins this week (w/c 10.07) with prolonged bumper volumes expected throughout the month.3 The late arrival follows the hottest June on record.4 Although the hot sunny weather enabled a strong...
by dlzdesign | May 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
British strawberry season has finally arrived a month later than last year’s first harvests due to the unsettled Spring weather. A cooler than average April and May means that the nation can expect to enjoy bigger and juicier strawberries than previous years due to a...
