British blackberries 'tasting extra sweet' this year

British blackberries are tasting extra sweet this year, with growers reporting that this summer’s exceptional heat has intensified the fruit’s natural sugars. This summer has seen England’s warmest June on record, with 2026 being the first year on record to reach 35°C in May, June and July, and August is expected to be no different. For blackberries, the sustained warmth has translated directly…