Nearly half of berry growers not profitable

Rising costs and retail pressures hit farms with berry growers concerned for the future

Alex Black
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Nearly half of berry growers not profitable

Berry growers are growing increasingly concerned over the future of the industry, with 40% of growers at risk of going out of business by 2026. With retailers' shelves currently full on in-season berries,...

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