Berries news archive – Page 153
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Piedmont firm launches new berry brand
New marketing identity Delizie di bosco del Piemonte to be promoted in selected branches of Coop Italia throughout the summer
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EMR launches fruit foursome
East Malling Research launched two new strawberry varieties, a new raspberry and a new cherry to the trade last week.
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Hughes: value branding "crazy"
Professor David Hughes of Imperial College London and non-executive director of Berry Gardens, told a Fruit Focus forum on consumer spending that the retailers are “completely crazy” to put so much emphasis on their value offers, at the expense of the higher-end brands that have taken them so long to establish.
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Growfair expands into Wales
Local premium label Growfair has reached Wales, following its earlier launches in Cornwall and Devon
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Benn focuses on production levels
The increase in the consumption of domestic fruit and vegetables in the UK was top of the agenda as DEFRA minister Hilary Benn toured one of horticulture’s most important research bases.
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£2m Tiptree strawbs investment
A million punnets of strawberries can now be stored in the new eco-friendly coldstore at Tiptree, following a £2 million investment programme.
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New berry varieties launched
UK berry specialist East Malling Research has launched new strawberry and raspberry varieties, which it believes have strong market potential
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Exploring the seasonal debate
British consumers are being told that they should aim to eat fruit and vegetables “in season”, but the term has been a catalyst for debate in fresh produce circles. So what is seasonality? How can consumers be taught about when to enjoy home-grown fruit and vegetables at their seasonal best? And if shoppers are urged to buy British, what message does this send out about the global industry? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Soft-fruit industry buoyant
The UK soft-fruit industry has enjoyed a strong first half of the season with raspberry sales particularly buoyant and growers recouping losses from the disastrous 2008 season.
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Oscar Verges leaves SAT Royal
Oscar Verges has left his post at Spanish berry specialist SAT Royal following an internal restructuring
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Premium strawberry's sales soar
Berry Gardens has announced that sales of its Driscoll Jubilee strawberry have jumped 17 per cent this year
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Cal Giant supports cancer fundraiser
The berry grower-marketer is organizing several fundraisers in preparation for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life next month
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Vintage year in prospect for UK stonefruit
UK stonefruit growers are hoping for a vintage season this year, thanks to excellent growing conditions and burgeoning consumer demand.
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British berries shine
There are high hopes for home-grown raspberries and blueberries this season, thanks to innovative growing practices and sustained consumer interest. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and examines the opportunities for the two fruits.
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Juventus stars follow soft fruit path
Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira and Hasan Salihamidžic formally open the Sant'Orsola cooperative's 2009 season
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Gaskain trials TPC technology
New internationally patented mechanical technology Thermal Pest Control (TPC) is under trial by British soft-fruit grower Gaskain Ltd.
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Naturipe unveils retail competition
The berry giant is encouraging retailers to support National Blueberry Month this July
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Grapes enjoy strong prices as options multiply
Strong prices and logistical conundrums have characterised the grape market this quarter, as suppliers look to Israel and North Africa for fruit. As suppliers pensively look ahead to what could be a challenging European season, Alex Lawson reports
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S&A pensive over final decision
S&A Produce is holding its breath as plans over its future lie in the hands of Herefordshire District Council following the deferral of its site proposals.
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Agrexco expects rise in date volumes
The Israeli exporter predicts that volumes of its Barhee dates will rise by 10 per cent this season