Rosie’s Diary 2021: Part 3
Here at my blackcurrant farm in Norfolk, we’ve been having a lot of wet and windy conditions over the last few weeks, which has definitely brought in additional challenges for us. We have had so much rain on the farm that we have only had the irrigators out once – but...
Rosie’s Diary 2021: Part 2
This April, we were greeted with warmer temperatures, blue skies and unfortunately, some rather cold evenings. Despite this, I have been thrilled to see some of the tiny purple flowers opening up on my blackcurrant bushes, meaning that we are one step closer to the...
Rosie’s Diary 2021: Part 1
Hi there! Most of you will already know me, but for those of you who don’t, let me reintroduce myself... I’m Rosie, a second-generation blackcurrant grower from Norfolk, and I’m excited to see what this new season will bring. I love working on my farm, where...
Why do blackcurrants grow so well in the UK?
Last year, our growers harvested a whopping 13,000 tonnes of blackcurrants, mostly to make the blackcurrant cordial all know and love, Ribena! However, have you ever wondered why blackcurrants grow so well in the United Kingdom? Prepaps sometimes unfavourable for...
10 Reasons Why You Should Eat More Blackcurrants This Year
Give yourself a berry boost for 2021 and experience the wonderful benefits of the Great British blackcurrant. For a fruit that packs a huge nutritional punch, these mighty berries are among the most undiscovered superfoods. Read on for ten reasons why you should eat...