英国现在全年在室内种植草莓,削减进口,并增加当地圣诞节的供应量。 UK now grows strawberries year-round indoors, cutting imports and boosting local supply for Christmas.

英国消费者将在圣诞节首次享受新鲜、当地种植的草莓, 多亏Chichester附近的Summer Berry公司, 利用使用LED照明、可再生能源和热回收系统的室内农耕来全年种植草莓。 British consumers will enjoy fresh, locally grown strawberries at Christmas for the first time, thanks to The Summer Berry Company near Chichester, which uses indoor farming with LED lighting, renewable energy, and heat recovery systems to grow strawberries year-round. 该设施现在面积为3.6公顷,原规模翻了一番,在2025-2026年季节将生产400吨以上,大大减少了对埃及和西班牙等国家冬季进口的依赖。 The facility, now 3.6 hectares and double its original size, is on track to produce over 400 tonnes in the 2025–2026 season, significantly reducing reliance on winter imports from countries like Egypt and Spain. 这些浆果获得了国际口味奖，将在包括Sainsbury's、Tesco和Aldi在内的英国主要零售商销售。 The berries, which have earned international taste awards, will be available at major UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Aldi. 该行动支持大约50名当地工人的稳定就业,削减粮食里程,同时提供更可持续、更高质量的替代进口水果。 The operation supports stable employment for about 50 local workers and cuts food miles while offering a more sustainable, higher-quality alternative to imported fruit.