This year’s strawberries are especially big and sweet. Here’s why

• UK supermarkets are expecting unusually large strawberries this summer, up to 20 per cent bigger than average.
• This is attributed to unusual weather patterns, including the sunniest April since 1910.
• The combination of a dark winter followed by exceptionally sunny spring months created ideal growing conditions.
• Farmers report the strawberries are not only larger but also sweeter and more flavourful.
• British-grown strawberries are expected to be available in supermarkets earlier than usual this year.

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‘We’ve never seen anything like it’: Farmers astounded by strawberries hitting UK supermarkets this summer