Apple and berry growers warn soaring costs will reduce supply

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Research commissioned by British Apples & Pears indicated that unanticipated inflation since 1 March 2026 had already added £31.30 per tonne to the cost of growing UK gala apples this year

Top and soft fruit growers have today warned significant cost increases could lead to a reduction in production.

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