Berries news archive – Page 157
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ArticleSweet Perfection soft fruit brand launched
ZON subsidiary Sun Berry International unveils new trademark for high-end strawberries, with other products to follow
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ArticleBagging a bigger share
With an abundance of new varieties from a range of world-class breeders, consumers are spoilt for choice in the soft-fruit aisle. Lisa Kjellsson discovers how ongoing innovation has helped position berries at the forefront of the produce offer
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ArticleSweet prospects
With a string of high-profile summer events just around the corner, the soft-fruit industry is gearing up for some unique opportunities for further growth
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ArticleMen see benefits from eating berries
A new study published in the US journal Neurology has suggested that flavanoids can protect against Parkinson's disease
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ArticleMen get increased benefit from eating berries
Men who eat flavonoid-rich foods such as berries, apples and aubergines significantly reduce their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to new research by Harvard University and the University of East Anglia.
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Analysis
What will be the winning tactics for retailers trying new tricks to tie in with the Olympics?
As the clock ticks down towards the Olympics, it will be interesting to see how retailers treat the event as a means to
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ArticleProduce firms faring better than FMCG
Produce companies are on a better financial footing than many of their manufacturing counterparts across the food retail supply chain, according to new figures from corporate financial analyst Company Watch.
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ArticleGood start for Spanish strawberries
Freshuelva looks to build on export rise with promotional campaign in German cities
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ArticleAndalusia’s big fight
As drought continues to plague the south of Spain, growers are fighting an uphill battle both to deliver their harvests and with ongoing low margins. Lisa Kjellsson finds out what the future has in store for the region of Andalusia
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ArticleGariguette arrives on shelves
The Red Label Gariguette strawberry variety is now available, with an online competition underway to encourage increased consumption
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ArticleStrawberry prices improve in Germany
AMI reports increase in demand following recent good weather as supplies from Spain and Morocco pass their peak
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ArticleChina welcomes first ever blueberry imports
Chile is celebrating the entry of its first blueberry exports to China.
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ArticleGrowing for tomorrow
The skills needed to be a successful grower extend far beyond making crops flourish. Chloe Ryan asks leading British growers what it takes to come out on top in today’s challenging environment
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ArticleA convenient truth
The convenience sector is set to grow in value by more than a quarter in the next few years. Lisa Kjellsson looks at the factors behind its success and how fresh produce is taking centre stage
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ArticleSeason’s first Lusa strawberries arrive
Berry Gardens’ grower harvests first crop of new Driscoll’s variety
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ArticleChile promotes blueberry arrivals
A special function and retail promotions were held in Beijing last week to mark the arrival of Chilean blueberries in China
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ArticleLandgard monitors water usage in Spain
German importer publishes results of study into water used by its strawberry suppliers in Spanish region of Huelva
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ArticleDutch strawberry season underway
Royal Fruitmasters buys first cartons of Sonata strawberries at its own auction, with the proceeds all going to a Dutch charity
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ArticleSwiss group attacks imports
A group in Switzerland has railed against counterseasonal imports and their effect on the environment and small producers
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ArticleAll about the flavour
What will be the next big thing in the fresh produce aisle? Finding exciting new flavours is not so much an art form as a complex process. Lisa Kjellsson talks to leading breeder Hargreaves Plants and chef Ben Tish to find out how it is achieved