British Berry Industry On The Brink As Growers Demand Urgent Action

British Berry Industry On The Brink As Growers Demand Urgent Action

British berry growers are warning of an impending crisis in the sector unless the government and UK retailers step in to provide immediate support. With production costs soaring and grower returns failing to keep pace, nearly half of all strawberry and raspberry farmers are no longer making a profit.Industry figures reveal that 53% of growers are in poor financial health, and more than a third are actively considering scaling back production or …