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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Antonia | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Cooler spring temperatures have delayed the start of British strawberry season this year, but growers say the wait will be rewarded with berries packed with exceptional flavour. According to British Berry Growers, the cooler spring slowed the ripening process,...
