Berries news archive – Page 144
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ArticleHail cuts Argentine blueberry output
The storm has destroyed around 50 per cent of production in Concordia for the 2013/14 season
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ArticlePesticide use on Scottish soft fruit rises
A new study suggests bad weather in 2012 as one of the reasons behind increased pesticide use for Scottish soft fruit
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ArticleInka’s Berries considers blues potential
Strong demand for its blueberry plants has prompted the Peruvian breeder to set up its own farms
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ArticleNorth America expects Chile growth
Despite recent frosts, exports to the US and Canada are set to rise again this season as consumption continues to grow
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ArticleChilean blues to retain growth
Blueberries may be one of the few Chilean fruit crops not to see exports fall this season as a result of severe frosts
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ArticleABC rings in the changes
Argentina’s blueberry industry reveals new image and members, plus planned quality label
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ArticleWorst frosts for a generation in Chile
All leading fruit export lines hit by unseasonably low temperatures in Chile
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ArticlePandol eyes Chilean blues
Group to begin sourcing from Chile in November, John Pandol has said
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ArticleNergi kiwiberry hits stores in October
The Nergi kiwiberry is set to make its presence felt, both in the supermarkets and on the social networking sites
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ArticleJapanese electronics firm tries hand at fruit
Japanese electronics firm Sharp is investing in strawberry production for export at a Dubai facility
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ArticleFrosts cut Argentina berry crop
Although overall blueberry exports will be down slightly, major markets are set to receive almost the same volume as last season
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ArticleDriscoll's shuffles key personnel
Soft fruit specialist announces several moves to further advance its global business strategy
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ArticleBlackcurrant market stat attack foiled
A Polish blackcurrant crop forecast has been criticised as a cynical attempt to influence market prices
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ArticleBerry Drive
The berry market has had a boost from summer weather, but the long-term concern is over how to maintain its impressive growth curve, writes Chloe Ryan
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ArticleBlackcurrant growers relish Ribena deal
GSK's sale of Ribena brand gives growers an opportunity to develop a new relationship
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ArticleFairtrade blues in solid supply
North American retailers are receiving promotable volumes of ethically-produced and sourced berries from Interrupcion Fair Trade
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ArticleEating fruit reduces risk of diabetes
Study, published in the British Medical Journal, also warned fruit juices can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
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ArticleCurry & Co launches Chilean firm
Led by Ernesto Pino, Curry Fruit Chile will focus on supplying South American berries to North America to meet burgeoning demand
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ArticleSoft fruit growers react to Tesco fine
Producers insist supermarkets are providing "fair promotions" on soft-fruit despite Tesco's recent £300,000 fine