Strawberry production is scheduled sharply higher
United Kingdom
Tuesday 24 May 2016
FJ
Strawberry crops will be abundant this year in Britain, a significant increase compared to last year.
The organization British Summer Fruits anticipates a production up by 11%. Strawberries should represent more than half (£ 564 million) of the total estimated at £ 1 billion for sales of British berries this year. This includes sales of raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. Experts predict productions reaching 74,000 tons.
The category of small red fruit continues to grow, the demand is growing. British consumers will bays good predict professionals.
source : telegraph co uk