Bumper crop expected by British blueberry growers

In Great Britain, the unusually cool spring has created perfect growing conditions for bilberries.

 

According to local media reports, British blueberry growers are forecasting a bumper crop. The best ever, according to some. The harvest began in mid-June and will last until mid-September. 

 

Large volumes of blueberries are imported, particularly from Peru, but the market for home-grown blueberries has been recording excellent growth rates for several years (+30%). The 2024 harvest should add to this good performance.

 

National production is around 6,000 tonnes of bilberries a year.