The Latest Breaking News from British Berry Growers

Record-breaking heatwaves lead to bumper berry crops after summer of wildfires and water shortages

Blackberry, blueberry and raspberry yields have been particularly strong, the British Berry Growers said

The Independent UK · Aug 27

British raspberries up to 50% sweeter after cool spring and May sun, say growers

This season’s crop was registering unusually highly on the Brix scale, which measures the approximate sugar content of fruit, figures suggested.

Evening Standard · Jun 17

Britain facing shortage of strawberries after storms wipe out crops

Sourcing the much-loved fruit is more challenging during winter months as extreme weather in Morocco and Spain blocks UK consumers from getting their berry fix

Evening Standard · Feb 18

British strawberries bigger and sweeter after cool spring and recent warmth

British Berry Growers said the cooler spring had resulted in slower ripening, with fruit arriving on shop shelves around a month later than last year.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023