Overview

• Nearly half of British berry growers report unprofitability, with 40% at risk of going out of business.
• Production costs for strawberries and other berries have significantly increased since 2020.
• Relationships between growers and supermarkets are strained, with many growers feeling unsupported.
• The British Berry Growers organization calls for extended seasonal worker visas and better export processes.
• A decline in British berry production could lead to a massive reduction in the supply of fresh berries.