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British blueberry boom: Sales soar as peak season arrives

According to data from British Berry Growers, blueberry sales are already up 9% year to date, with a further 25% growth forecast by the end of the season with growers reporting exceptional fruit quality, flavour, and shelf life

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock 鈥� 2 min read
British blueberry boom: Sales soar as peak season arrives

While this year's weather has proven difficult for a lot of farmers, those growing blueberries have reported exceptional growing conditions thanks to the warmest spring on record. Nick Marston,...

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