Berries news archive – Page 154
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New marketing manager for strawberry agency
California's Strawberry Commission has appointed ANZU Technologies' Adam Rumack
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China's strawberry production to increase
Exports of the fruit will continue to remain minimal, according to a report by the USDA
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Sector’s big issues in spotlight at Fruit Focus
The Forums at Fruit Focus 2009 will tackle the downturn in consumer spend, carbon footprinting of Britain’s orchards and adding biopesticides to extend the active ingredient range available to fruit growers.
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Cal Giant brings Wimbledon to NYC
The US group has taken part in a promotion to supply New Yorkers with an authentic 'strawberries and cream' Wimbledon tennis experience
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Polish production hit by heavy rains
Heavy rains and flooding in Poland have affected strawberry, cherry and vegetable production in southern regions of the country
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Blackcurrants offer sports recovery
A preliminary study by the New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research suggests that natural chemicals found in blackcurrants may help balance the impacts exercise can have on the body.
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Turkish cherry comeback
Turkey produces a wide variety of fruit ranging from figs and pomegranates to oranges. However, it is cherries that have lifted the country’s fresh produce profile and, thanks to its sizeable production, Turkey is one of the largest cherry exporters in the world. Doris Lee Butterworth discovers that exporters are looking for growth in the UK market after last season’s disappointing volumes.
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Albion tops the strawberry charts
Albion came top in a research project on UK strawberries to find the ideal strawberry eating experience.
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California Giant joins tennis activities
The US berry marketer will donate 75,000 strawberries to HSBC’s week-long Wimbledon tennis festivities in New York
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Blueberries go mainstream
Blueberries are “no longer a speciality item”, according to a leading global marketer of the fruit.
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HDC levy opposition mounts
The UK fruit industry has attacked the government’s handling of the Horticulture Development Company (HDC) levy amid complaints of inequality and procrastination.
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US-EU blueberry trade holding steady
Economic difficulties have failed to dampen the performance of US blueberry exports to Europe so far this season
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Co-op invests in £2m strawberry farm
The Co-operative Farms has invested more than £2 million in its fruit-growing operation in Scotland by opening a state-of-the-art strawberry-packing plant near Dundee.
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Baines backs British berries
Seasonal Berries marked the start of home-grown supply with some advice from the face of this year’s promotional campaign, TV presenter Ed Baines.
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S&A supports community
S&A produce has sponsored Leominster Infant School’s brand-new allotment, which was officially opened a fortnight ago.
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Soft-fruit players make the most of British fanfare
UK berries have come into their own in the last few weeks and this year has seen the earliest cropping for the last five years. This head start, however, could leave the market short ahead of the critical Wimbledon fortnight at the end of June. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Sunshine sees summertime produce come into its own
The burst of summer weather did wonders for the British berry sector this week, with some massive displays of high-quality
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British strawberry sales soar
Sales of British strawberries more than doubled last week compared to the same period in May 2008.
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Fruit grower fined over picker death
A fruit grower who took no action over a faulty cable which electrocuted a berry picker and killed him has been fined.
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Gourmet hires former Driscoll’s executive
Patricio Rebolledo Refusta will handle Gourmet Trading Company’s aggressive blueberry expansion in Chile