Snacking on raspberries is a great way to add some extra antioxidants into your diet. These zingy, tart berries make a great addition to your morning oats or yoghurt bowl, and they're currently in season in the UK too, making them all the more delicious.

However, one downside of raspberries is that they don't stay at their peak ripeness for very long. A lot of the time they're either bitter and dry or mouldy, and keeping them fresh isn't always easy. But according to the food experts at British Berry Growers and Driscoll's, there's an easy way to do it - and avoiding one area of the fridge is key.

However, keeping your berries fresh for as long as possible starts before you even take them home. When you're buying them in the supermarket, there are a few key things to look out for.

First, don't just glance at the top of the punnet, check the bottom for signs of moisture or spoiled berries. You should also take care to avoid any boxes with mushy, leaky, or discoloured fruit.

A dry, well-ventilated container is a good sign that the raspberries have been well-handled.

Then, once you've brought your raspberries home, it's all about where you store them in the fridge. According to the experts, you should never stash them in the back of the fridge, as this is what's going to make them dry out quicker.

The centre of the fridge is best, as they thrive in temperatures from 0-1C. Keeping them here will also serve as a reminder that you have them, and you'll be more likely to use them up before they go bad.

And although you might see people on social media do otherwise, you should also keep them in their original punnet, which is specially designed to allow for airflow and reduce moisture buildup.

When you're ready to eat your berries it's important to remember to rise them, but raspberries are more delicate than many fruits - so it's best to do this gently, with cool water.

Then let them come to room temperature before you eat them as it enhances their natural sweetness.

Another reason to eat raspberries while they're at their peak is for your health.

Rhiannon Lambert BSc MSc RNutr, award-winning nutritionist and British Berry Growers ambassador, said: "Raspberries are a natural source of fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants, with some of these nutrients reaching peak levels as the fruit fully ripens. Storing them correctly can help slow nutrient loss and maintain freshness for longer.

"By following these tips, you can help reduce food waste while enjoying raspberries at their best in both flavour and nutritional value."