It’s National Berry Month!

There’s a Growing Appetite for Fresh Berries   This month sees the launch of the first National Berry Month.  As the UK berry category continues to grow (by almost 10% in the last 12 months) and is worth a whopping £1.71 billion, it’s such great news to hear that the fresh produce berry sector is

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It’s all gone Strawberry mad!

UK Strawberry Season is finally in full swing Following a delay in the strawberry season due to weather, there’s now a glut of strawberries due to hit the supermarket shelves, because of…..yes you’ve guess it, the weather! Us Brits love to talk about the weather don’t we! We just can’t help it! But when it

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“It’s FryDay Yehhhhhhhh”

Yes, “It’s FryDay Yehhhhhhhh”, It’s National Fish and Chip Day! Today is FryDay 4th June 2021, and it’s #NationalFishandChipDay”! Who needs any better excuse for a chippie tea 😉 What better way to end the week! We do love a fish and chip dinner! One of the best named fish and chip shops in our region featured

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New Ambassador for Berry Gardens

Berry Gardens Unveils New Ambassador Berry Gardens has recently unveiled their new ambassador to become the new face of their campaign to raise awareness of the health benefits of berries and boost consumption of fresh soft fruit… …drum roll…hands together and a massive welcome to…Dame Jessica Ennis. Amazing and congratulations 👏 This is very exciting

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Pandemic Pushes Consumption of Fresh Produce

Pandemic Pushes Consumption of Fresh Produce with ‘From Scratch’ Cooking According to a recent shopper insights survey, British 18-24 year olds are eating more fresh produce than pre-pandemic, as ‘from scratch’ cooking has increased. The survey revealed that 35% of the younger demographic  have been consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables as thy’ve been cooking

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Veg Sales Boosted by Lockdown

It’s all about the Leeks and Onions!   UK Vegetable sales have been boosted recently by lockdown as us Brits enjoy some good’ ole ‘from scratch’ cooking, as well as a growing interest in healthy eating. According to a recent industry article published by Fresh Produce Journal, the UK has seen sales of fresh produce

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