Berries news archive – Page 153
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ArticlePrice hikes boost citrus sales
Price rises have been the key driver for value sales increases in the past year, but citrus is also benefiting from prolonged demand due to the wet weather
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ArticleBlueberry boost for recovering athletes
New research conducted in New Zealand suggests eating blueberries can improve recovery times following exercise
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ArticleMack brings in new grape variety from Egypt
Egyptian grape grower Belco is producing Arra11 for supply to UK importer Mack for the first time this year.
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ArticleBlueberry boost for athletes
New research suggests the high level of antioxidants in blueberries increases athlete recovery time from exercise.
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ArticlePoland overcomes the blues
Having endured one of the harshest winters on record, Poland’s blueberry export business remains remarkably upbeat as companies look to expand their reach to new and growing markets. Eurofruit’s Mike Knowles reports
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ArticleSouth Africa: To King George from George King
As HM Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Golden Jubilee, South African fruit growers reflect on their special relationship with the British monarchy and the country’s people. Fred Meintjes reports
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ArticleBerry Gardens: Promoting berries
Berry Gardens has been at the forefront of promoting new varieties of soft fruit, writes Chloe Ryan
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ArticleFeel-good factor for Jubilee strawberries
Summer of celebration in the UK is good news for the Driscoll Jubilee strawberry variety
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ArticleBerry varieties on show at Fruit Focus
Annual event set to feature range of new strawberry and raspberry varieties developed British and Dutch breeders
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ArticleBerries bring some good news
With all this chatter about austerity it is a relief to hear someone talk about ‘growth’. This is the watchword of the berry sector, whose development has some very useful lessons
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ArticleUK strawberries arrive at Sainsbury’s
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has announced that it is now stocking British strawberries, delayed due to adverse weather conditions
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ArticleGrape sales move into overdrive
The grape category is enjoying impressive growth with an increase in both spend and volume thanks to burgeoning crops and canny retail promotions
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The freshness and variety of produce
While It’s Fresh! has been in stores for some months with giant avocados, berries, pears and melons, its use has now
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ArticleDiamond launch for Berry Gardens
Berry Gardens is marketing a new Driscoll’s strawberry with Marks & Spencer to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
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BSF to promote UK plums and cherries
Soft-fruit promotional body British Summer Fruits (BSF) will be carrying out some PR activities to promote UK plums and cherries this year as well as berry fruit.
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Paul Tomlinson joins Total Cherry
Experienced industry figure joins the business as the new procurement manager
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ArticleBerryWorld raspberry to mark Jubilee
The Diamond Jubilee variety will hit UK supermarket shelves this autumn
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ArticleBerryWorld celebrates Jubilee with new raspberry
A new raspberry variety is to be launched by BerryWorld to coincide with the royal celebrations this year.
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ArticleBerry Gardens reports sales rise
Berry Gardens has marked its 40th anniversary by reporting an 11 per cent boost in annual sales to £214 million.
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Zon buys German blueberry supplier
Dutch marketer acquires Heidefrucht in northern Germany as it seeks to expand in northern European soft fruit market