Cooler spring temperatures have delayed the start of the strawberry season in the county, but growers say the wait will be rewarded with berries packed with exceptional flavour.

According to British Berry Growers, which represents fruit producers, the cooler spring slowed the ripening process, allowing strawberries to remain on the plant for longer and develop a richer taste profile with balanced natural sweetness.

The result is a crop of large, juicy, and flavourful berries, with growers describing this........

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