Berries news archive – Page 155
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ArticleFreshmax in kiwiberry agreement
New Zealand’s fledgling kiwiberry industry has received a boost with the introduction of four new varieties
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ArticleGrape sales surge ahead
While many sectors of produce are writing this off as a year to forget, the grape category is seeing strong value and volume sales growth
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ArticleGrango and cash
Is it a grape? Is it a mango? M&S customers won’t need to decide, as the supermarket is introducing the ‘Grango’ as part of a new Tutti Frutti range of grapes.
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Spanish strawberry success
Spain exported a larger volume of fresh strawberries during the first five months of this year, figures published by the country's ministry of agriculture have revealed.
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Mexico anticipates berry growth
Mexico’s berry production and exports are forecast to grow around 10 per cent in volume this year, according to the country’s producer-exporter association Aneberries.
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ArticleSpain sends out more strawberries
Mediterranean country shipped more of the fruit to export markets in the first half of this year, according to new figures
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ArticleMexico anticipates berry growth
As planted area continues to rise, Mexico is looking to make its mark in 2012 with a larger volume of blueberries in particular
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ArticleConsumers back Jubilee strawberries
Berry Gardens' research reveals that UK shoppers place Jubilee as the leading strawberry variety for taste and quality
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ArticlePeru ramps up berry production
Planted area with blueberries in Peru is continuing to expand as the Andean nation seeks to tap into the early season window
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ArticleSerbia blueberry exports top US$1m
Country's relatively young blueberry export sector has seen exports to EU and Russia more than double in past six years
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ArticleUSDA rolls-out two blueberry varieties
The new cultivars should give growers in the southeastern US a head-start on the lucrative, early blueberry market in April/May
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ArticleBlack is back
The blackcurrant sector is looking at new markets for the fruit synonymous with Ribena. Lisa Kjellsson visits Herefordshire to find out more
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ArticlePaice prominent at Fruit Focus
Farming minister Jim Paice visited Fruit Focus last week to meet with several key figures from the fresh produce industry.
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Fresh Incentive for Total Berry
Total Berry has been extolling the virtues of Incentive, its new floricane blackberry.
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ArticleArgentinean blueberries set to contract
The cutback in offer is seen as a necessary readjustment in volume due to local economic challenges and pricing issues on the market
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ArticleBerry Gardens upbeat despite weather
Berry Gardens has predicted the signing of a new deal with breeder Driscoll’s will bring a more positive second half of the season
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ArticleFruit Focus success for Buddy strawberry
Hargreaves Plants’ Buddy strawberry variety was a hit at Fruit Focus with samples going down well with customers.
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ArticleBerry Gardens upbeat despite the weather
Berry Gardens has predicted improvement in the weather and the signing of a new deal with breeder Driscoll’s will bring a more positive second half of the season.
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ArticleFirst US blueberries arrive in South Korea
US hopes first South Korea-bound shipment of Oregon blueberries could pave way for fruit from other states
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ArticleMeeting demand for soft fruit
It’s not been the easiest of years for soft-fruit growers, both in the UK and abroad. Gerard van Loon, product manager for soft fruit at The Greenery, tells FPJ how the season is shaping up and how growers are using technology to adapt to the unpredictable weather