Berries news archive – Page 155
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ArticleEgyptian supplies overcome unrest
Despite being amid civil unrest, the Egyptian fresh produce industry is preparing to deliver the much-needed citrus and berry offer come December
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ArticleChilean blueberries set to ramp up
A higher volume of blueberries from Chile is due to be shipped this week coinciding with the peak harvesting period in the central regions
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ArticleArgentina launches blueberry campaign
Promotions will focus on the European market and highlight the availability, reliability and quality of Argentinean fruit
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ArticleArgentinean blueberries set for solo campaign
The Argentinean Blueberry Committee has launched a European campaign to promote the fruit in the UK, France, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands.
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Argentinean blues get Purfresh boost
Interfresh Cargo is using Purfresh Transport to help maintain fruit quality and freshness in transit
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ArticleRadiance and Grandeur rock raspberry market
The dominance of premium Maravilla raspberries is under threat from two new primocane varieties called Radiance and Grandeur, US breeder PSI has claimed.
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Optimism over blackberry sales potential
Asda’s category manager has said the UK’s blackberry market could double in the next three to five years.
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ArticleNew campaign for Chilean blueberries
Chile will independently market its blueberries to customers in Europe this season with activities set to expand to the Netherlands and Russia
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ArticleUS set for new Chilean blueberry record
Arrivals in the US are on course to reach 65,500 tonnes this season, more than triple the volume imported in 2007/08
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ArticleNew operator at Tucumán airport
Argentina’s regional airport has welcomed the addition of a third air cargo company to transport goods including fresh blueberries
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ArticleSoft fruit battles supply see-saw as market grows
Soft fruit is the darling of the fruit category, having overtaken bananas and top fruit in the lead value spot for a time this year. But a flush in August saw strawberry prices tumble below cost in a difficult six weeks for the trade. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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JD Cooling Systems lands gong
Fresh produce refrigeration specialist JD Cooling Systems was recognised for its support of young people at a recent awards ceremony.
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ArticleFirst harvest for Tasmanian blueberries
Berry Exchange’s young Tasmanian blueberry operation is ramping up for its first harvest this January
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ArticleHere come the girls
Meet Allison, Krissy, Magenta (pictured), Melanie and Melody. The five table grape varieties have been the subject of considerable activity in the Cape High Court over the past two weeks, but promise to give Colors Fruit a new edge in its local and international marketing. Fred Meintjes reports from Cape Town on the resolution of the case
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Sunshine puts summer lines back in the retail spotlight
Rising temperatures last weekend gave the salad trade a boost. While “growing salads” and “baby leaf”
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ArticleArgentina revises blueberry forecast
Export estimates are revised slightly downwards as the new season prepares to get underway
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ArticleIndian summer boosts salad and soft-fruit sales
Unseasonably warm temperatures have provided a fillip for salad and soft-fruit sales - but have created problems for brassicas.
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ArticleUS anticipates South American blues
Importers expect a strong South American blueberry campaign on the US market despite increased demand in Europe and Asia
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ArticleBritish blueberries strong at M&S
British blueberries have arrived in store in Marks & Spencer and the supermarket is lauding one of its largest growers.
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ArticleA step into the future
From automation and robots to mechanical harvesters and ‘smart’ fridges, the industry could look substantially different in 10 years. Chloe Ryan dusts down her crystal ball and takes a look into the future