Berries news archive – Page 150
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ArticleMorocco in growth mode
When the Moroccan government unveiled ambitious plans last month to double the country’s agricultural output by 2020, the move was clearly indicative of an industry that has secured a strong following in export markets and carved a niche for itself as a key source of fresh produce during the winter months. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleFlooding casts South American shadow
Blueberry suppliers in Argentina have abandoned harvesting, with some losses reported in Uruguay and delays for Chile
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ArticleLatin flavour to berry masterclass
The Seasonal Berries campaign, run by PR company Sputnik Communications, hosted a winter berry cookery masterclass and health event last month for consumer journalists, with the aim of gaining publicity for mainly blueberries and blackberries from Chile, Uruguay and Argentina.
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ArticleBlueberry sales soar in UK
British Summer Fruits (BSF) has announced a significant sales increase for summer 2009, totalling 58,400 tonnes of soft fruit, which represents an overall increase of 17.2 per cent over 2008.
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ArticleAmbitious plans for Seasonal Berries
Seasonal Berries has outlined its objectives for the 2009-10 season and has pledged to promote berries and their health benefits over the winter months, drive the continuing growth of blueberries and blackberries and address the quality perception of early Spanish strawberries and raspberries.
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ArticleArgie blueberries hit the shelves
Good Natured blueberries from Argentina hit the shelves last week, as part of the extension of the brand.
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ArticleIsraeli strawberries imminent
Carmel strawberry sendings are set to kick off at the end of November, with Israeli varieties Orly and Yuval.
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ArticleTotal integration in North West
FPJ heads to Liverpool for the latest in our features on the Total Produce UK wholesale business and finds that the company’s North West director, Steve Webster, was quick off the mark when integrating the region’s wholesale branches under one, unified banner. Tommy Leighton reports
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ArticleSoft spot for berries in the run-up to Christmas
Soft-fruit supplies have now made the switch from the UK to sources in Europe and further afield, so what is in store for the category in the run-up to Christmas? So far, suppliers are reporting a mixed bag and many fear that heavy discounting at the retailers will continue through the festive period. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleArgentinean blueberries fall short
Exports to date during the 2009/10 season are down by 50 per cent against the same period last year
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ArticleAgrexco to start strawberry exports
Israeli group to ship first batches of strawberries this month, led by the Yuval and Orly varieties developed by berry specialist Fertiseeds
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ArticlePakistan trials new strawberries
Pakistan has imported two new US strawberry varieties to try and gain a foothold in the northern winter export market.
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ArticleRedeva prepares Red Princess for debut
Soft fruit breeder is set to begin commercial production of a new variety that is particularly suited to northern climates in Scotland
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ArticleSant'Orsola reports strong berry sales
Italy's leading exporter of fresh berries confirms positive results for eight months of season so far following excellent harvest
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ArticleGrowth for South American blues
Exports of blueberries from Chile, Argentina and Uruguay are tipped to increase this season, according to analysts
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ArticlePositive campaign for Trentino soft fruit
Production of berries and cherries in north-east Italian region continues to grow, buoyed by strong demand, new report says
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ArticlePristine Californian grape hits the UK
Mack Multiples has reinforced its credentials in the field of grape market innovation with an entirely new variety of the fruit hitting stores this week.
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ArticleFruitmasters secures new berry varieties
Partnership with UK-based Hargreaves Plants set to grant Dutch company exclusive access to new soft fruit cultivars
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ArticleVelasco awarded Spanish honour
The King of Spain has awarded the Cruz de la Orden de Isabel La Católica to Michael Velasco, following a proposal by the Spanish minister for foreign affairs and co-operation.
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Australia in bayberry breakthrough
Scientists at the University of Queensland in Australia have developed new red bayberry varieties that have just started producing commercial yields.