Peter Thompson, Director at Thomas Thompson, said they picked for the first time on Tuesday, but the Scottish blueberry season reaches it peak in September and October.
"So far things are looking good, the season is a bit later than normal due to very poor summer weather," explains Peter.
Thomas Thompson grow 25 ha of blueberries in tunnels, as well as cherries, gooseberries and Aronia berries.
"Blueberry bushes take a long time to come into production, some of our recent plantings are just coming to full production this season, so we will see an increase in volumes this year. Individual yields though will remain pretty much the same as last season," according to Peter.
The market has been dominated by Polish blueberries for the last few weeks but they are now winding down so the market is looking promising for the domestic blueberries.
"Consumers will usually choose local over imported berries, Polish blueberries are coming from storage which lessens the quality considerably compared to freshly picked Scottish berries. There really is no comparison in the quality."
All of the company's blueberries go to the fresh market, straight to retail.
For more information:
Peter ThompsonThomas Thompson
Tel: 44 1250 875500
Email: pthomson@tthomson.co.uk
www.tthomson.co.uk