BerryWorld sweeps awards at National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show

The award-winning berries were supplied by BerryWorld’s esteemed growers: Edward Vinson, Withers Farm and Tasker Partnership.  

The growers clinched top honours in several key categories, including the best exhibit of strawberry, raspberry and everbearer strawberry, as well as the best supermarket strawberry pack. 

BerryWorld raspberry varieties also scooped further awards, including the best summer fruiting variety and the best UK bred variety. 

Delivery to Buckingham Palace 

As a sponsor of the event, BerryWorld’s team was delighted to discover that Edward Vinson would be delivering the award-winning berries to Buckingham Palace for the Royal Family’s enjoyment, underscoring the exceptional quality of the fruit. 

Graham Clarkson, breeding director at Edward Vinson and BerryWorld Plus, said: “These awards validate our breeding program’s focus on developing varieties that excel in yield, flavour, texture, and shelf life. This recognition drives us to continue innovating.” 

This achievement holds particular significance as BerryWorld celebrates its 30th anniversary in the berry industry this year.  

The company’s UK technical director, Stefan Rusev, said: “These awards are a testament to three decades of dedication to berry innovation and the ongoing commitment by our top-tier growers to deliver superior taste and quality to consumers.” 

Read more about BerryWorld and its award-winning varieties here. 

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