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Please find below all of the latest news from British Berry Growers.

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Study finds strawberries can help menopause symptoms

Study finds strawberries can help menopause symptoms

A new study published in the Food and Function Journal has found that strawberries could increase insulin-growth factor-1 (a hormone involved in bone formation) as well as boost osteocalcin (a marker of bone health). Both insulin-growth factor-1 and osteocalcin are important during the perimenopause when bone loss can speed up due to declining oestrogen levels. 

 

The finding adds to existing research, including a study by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition of 6040 menopausal women, which found the consumption of fruit, and strawberries in particular, significantly lessened vasomotor menopausal symptoms by reducing night sweats and hot flushes. 

As Britain swelters, new science study reveals what to eat to get sleep

As Britain swelters, new science study reveals what to eat to get sleep

Britain’s sweltering weather could interrupt the process that produces melatonin – the hormone that evokes feelings of tiredness, relaxation and causes our temperature to drop, allowing us to sleep.  

Even once we fall asleep, the warm external environment makes it harder to regulate body temperature which reduces the chances of us reaching the final stages of our sleep cycle where restorative physical processes occur. As such, we may wake feeling less rested and refreshed.  

Brits ditch prudish mentality on sexual wellness

Brits ditch prudish mentality on sexual wellness

41% of Brits have become more open to talking about sex in the last decade.

  • Behavioural Psychologist Jo Hemmings and Nutritionist Dr Emma Derbyshire back the campaign by industry body British Berry Growers as The British Urology Foundation praise its research findings.
  • Over half agree conversations on sex can help reduce taboo around sexual health.
  • Just 12% try foods to boost sexual wellness; with five in six unaware blueberries may benefit.
  • ‘Luberry’, a free limited-edition blueberry flavoured lube, has been launched as part of the campaign to raise awareness of the links between food and sexual wellness.  
Britain’s First National Berry Month This July

Britain’s First National Berry Month This July

Berries boost the physical, mental, and economic health of the nation – and this July there are some ‘berry’ exciting activities planned to create a buzz around berries.   

Berry up this Easter time

Berry up this Easter time

Take a look at our tips from Dr Emma Derbyshire, registered Public Health Nutritionist on how to lower sugar intake during Easter – without having to completely sacrifice chocolate!

Berries and Hydration

Berries and Hydration

With Spring round the corner, it’s important to ensure that you stay hydrated. New research reveals that worryingly more than half (52%) of consumers are unaware of the recommended amount of water they should be drinking daily; and a third admit that they don’t drink enough on a typical day. Check out our tips to stay hydrated!

Love Fresh Berries launches Winter Comforts Recipe Book

Love Fresh Berries launches Winter Comforts Recipe Book

Here at Love Fresh Berries, one of our great pleasures is sharing wonderful recipes with berry lovers. Berries really are the most versatile fruit – perfect for savoury dishes, cocktails or a sweet treat. 

We’ve created this book to showcase some of our favourite winter season berry recipes. We hope you love them as much as we do. And if you try them, tell us about it.

FareShare porridge challenge

FareShare porridge challenge

T&Cs:

  • To enter the challenge, users must tag @lovefreshberries in their post and use the hashtag #PorridgeArt
  • By participating in this challenge and using #PorridgeArt we will donate 50p for each entry to FareShare up until a maximum of £1,000.00
  • 1 meal = 25p metric, meaning a donation of £1,000 would provide 4,000 meals. FareShare calculates the number of meal equivalents that we redistribute in accordance with UK Government recommendations on the amount of meal equivalents that 1 tonne of mixed food redistribution equates to. This recommendation yields a total of 2,381 meal equivalents per tonne of redistributed surplus food. By using this calculation and dividing it by the annual running costs of FareShare UK, we are able to state that the cost per meal equivalent that FareShare redistributes is £0.25, or 25p. Put another way, for every 25p that is donated to FareShare, the equivalent of 1 meal is redistributed.
British berry season 2020

British berry season 2020

We know things have been tough this summer, so thank you for purchasing berries and continuing to support our British berry industry through these uncertain times. And to everyone working on berry farms, THANK YOU! We couldn’t do it without you. 

We hope that you continue to enjoy our strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries – available in supermarkets now.

Hall Hunter Partnership video

Hall Hunter Partnership video

A big thanks to Hall Hunter Partnership for producing this video featuring pickers who have joined their farm since lockdown, to Pick for Britain and help face the challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic. Enjoy!

How to make your fresh berries last longer this summer

How to make your fresh berries last longer this summer

As we’re entering British berry season, it’s well known that berries can provide an array of vitamins, minerals and bioactive components such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, and carotenoids to benefit health and the immune system.[1] At this time of year berries are naturally sweet and deliciously fresh so perfect for eating straight out of the punnet.  However, there are plenty of ways to make the most of berries in your weekly shop and reduce potential food waste. British Berry Growers, the berry experts, share these tips on enjoying berries all week long:

 


[1] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899900713002207?via%3Dihub

Celebrate summer at home with British strawberries

Celebrate summer at home with British strawberries

British strawberry growers are excited to announce that the much-anticipated British strawberry season is now here! Warmer and sunnier April weather has meant that the season has started around a week earlier this year and strawberry lovers can now buy their favourite British fruit in supermarkets (in-store and online) around the country.

Berries and Immunity: What is the Evidence?

Berries and Immunity: What is the Evidence?

With the rise in SARS-CoV-2 infections (COVID-19) now is a time when immunity matters more than ever before.  There are many myths when it comes to which foods may help to reinforce the immune system but for berries there is some interesting, peer-reviewed research…

British blueberries hit shelves

British blueberries hit shelves

The British blueberry season is now in full swing, and with blueberries thriving due to an excellent growing season, now is the time to head to supermarkets to enjoy them at their very best.

Our Ask the Grower series

Our Ask the Grower series

We have recently launched our new Ask the Grower series on Instagram, where we are asking consumers to put their questions about berries to our specialist berry growers around the country. Have a question you’d like an answer to? Email us at britishberrygrowers@redbrickroad.com

 

The Health Benefits of Eating Blackberries

The Health Benefits of Eating Blackberries

Blackberries contain a wide range of nutrients, including vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, potassium and magnesium as well as fibre and other plant nutrients that have numerous health benefits. These include flavonoids, which have powerful anti-inflammatory and immune system benefits. They also give blackberries their deep purple colour.