Berries news archive – Page 164
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ArticleMaintaining momentum
The soft-fruit category has continued to build on its impressive growth in recent years, though this season has got off to a slow start following low temperatures and almost daily rainfall throughout April. The category has continued to hold its own as one of the most dynamic offers in the fresh produce aisles but, with growers and suppliers facing mounting costs and a labour shortfall, how long can they keep this up? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleGarden of Europe
Spain truly is the market garden of Europe, providing not only its own fruit and vegetable needs, but also a substantial proportion of those of the rest of the continent and beyond. Kathy Hammond looks across a handful of the different sectors.
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Retail competition hots up in preparation for summer
Late spring is certainly in the air, which is probably the reason why more retail space seems to have been given over to
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ArticleBerry sector gears up for first global congress
The first-ever Global Berry Congress is to be held in London next week.
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ArticleKG Growers in further record
Soft-fruit producers co-operative KG Growers Ltd announced record sales for 2007 at its recent annual general meeting.
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ArticleCold hits Egyptian grape supplies
An unseasonably cold January will cause a serious dent in Egyptian grape availability.
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Indian grapes set to come up short
The Indian grape campaign just starting is likely to come up short, as the full extent of rainfall in Andhra Pradesh at the end of March makes itself known.
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ArticleDelivering the goods
Since scooping the Foods from Spain Multiple Retailer of the Year award at both Re:fresh 2006 and 2007, Waitrose has continued to secure its position in the hearts and minds of UK consumers as a supermarket renowned for both high quality and innovation. Laura Gould caught up with the produce buying team at the firm’s Bracknell headquarters.
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Gourmet Trading gets a major case of the blues
Exporter purchases 50ha farm and packing operation from investment group
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ArticleEgypt hotting up
Mother Nature has been in a contrary mood over the last few months; just ask the Egyptian fruit sector. Producers there have handled extreme weather conditions, resulting in supply volatility, and marketers are forecasting a premature end to the citrus season. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and importers to discuss the state of play.
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ArticleMack Multiples targets £50m berry business
With the purchase of a stake in major strawberry producer Wallings, Mack has signalled its intention to grow its berry sales
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ArticleBerry three-way launched by Sharpak
Berry punnets with three separate compartments and small punnets for lunchboxes have been introduced by packaging manufacturer Sharpak.
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ArticleBelgian bounty
Belgium may be a small country with a population of just 10.5 million, but its fresh produce credentials are impressive. Having enjoyed success with salad and strawberry exports, Belgian companies are exploring new opportunities in the UK. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.
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ArticleUK soft fruit heading for labour crisis
The UK soft-fruit sector is on the verge of a labour crisis, British Summer Fruits (BSF) has warned.
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ArticleBlueberries can reverse memory loss
Daily portions of blueberries can reverse memory loss, research has found.
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Blueberrries wild about the UK
The Wild Blueberry Association of North America aims to identify new uses for the product in the UK market.
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ArticleAVA strawberries conquer Europe
Scotland-bred AVA strawberries are set for Europe-wide recognition, with the formation of a new grower group on the continent to ensure production meets increasing demand.
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ArticleFresca buys to consolidate berry position
As it consolidates its position in the berry category, Fresca Group Ltd has this morning sealed a new arrangement by which it has assisted with a management buy-out at Wallings Nursery Ltd.
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NZ firm poised to release residue-free spray
A residue-free spray has been developed by Hawkes Bay-based Post-Harvest Solutions to safeguard crops against bad weather and protect from rot and disease.
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ArticleWaitrose serves up the Strasberry
Waitrose celebrated the official start of British summer time in style last weekend by becoming the first UK retailer to launch the Strasberry.