Berries news archive – Page 168
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ArticleAshby hangs up his berries
After a career spanning more than 40 years in the produce industry, Bill Ashby has announced his intention to retire at the end of 2007.
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Using our oars to best effect
Proof positive that the horticulture industry is still moving into fewer and larger hands is exemplified by several of the
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Kids urged to Skip2BFit
A fitness initiative which encourages school children to exercise and teaches them importance of a healthy diet will receive a boost as BerryWorld and its blueberry grower Winterwood sponsor its free berries.
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ArticleSpain's raspberry growers cautious
Raspberry growers in the Spanish region of Huelva have begun plantings that should bear fruit at the end of October or beginning of November.
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ArticleCalifornian strawberry a hit in the UK
A new US strawberry variety shows every indication of taking the UK everbearer market by storm.
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Gooseberry gong
A gooseberry enthusiast from Cheshire has won an award for a berry that he grew from stock cultivated by his father 60 years ago.
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ArticleBerry grower greens up
Hall Hunter Partnership (HHP) has significantly increased the recycling level at its Heathlands Farm site following the introduction of waste management equipment supplied by ACM.
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Blueberries - food for the brain
American scientists have found that blueberry extracts can soothe a type of inflammation of the brain.
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ArticleIrish get good natured
After making a positive impact with retailers and consumers in the UK, Good Natured Fruit, the pesticide-free soft-fruit brand, has jumped the Irish Sea.
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ArticleHigh clearance tractor introduced
Landini has launched its high clearance Powerfarm 105 HC with a new ‘HiLo’ transmission option.
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Wensak hopes high for sale
There have been “lots of expressions of interest” in the business of strawberry grower Pete Wensak, which went into administration at the end of last month, according to Simon Rowe from administrator Milsted Langdon.
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ArticleWensak stays upbeat
Strawberry grower Peter Wensak has expressed confidence that his business will get back on its feet after being placed into administration.
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ArticleSCRI research breeds success
The Scottish Crop Research Institute continues to be at the forefront of pioneering horticulture R&D. Doris Lee Butterworth went along to find out what they are working on.
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ArticleBerryWorld mixes up soft fruit
BerryWorld launched a new mixed berry selection pack at Waitrose last month, fuelling a massive boost in sales of mixed fruit punnets.
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ArticleStrawberry grower in administration owing £5.9m
Polehouse Nurseries, the strawberry growing business owned by Peter Wensak, has gone into voluntary administration, owing nearly £6 million.
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ArticlePeterson resurfaces at Naturipe
Bruce Peterson, the man who until recently was the most powerful fresh produce buyer in the world, has accepted a position as president and chief executive officer of Naturipe Farms LLC.
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ArticleDatamonitor pinpoints "positive nutrition"
Consumers who are adopting healthier eating habits are actively seeking nutrient-rich food and drink, leading to increased sales of so-called “superfoods”, a new study has found.
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ArticleAvoid climatic consequences
The possible consequences of climate change have been well documented this year and, with the UK forecast to have hotter, drier summers and warmer, wetter winters, the fresh produce industry is working to adapt to future conditions. But a new survey shows that UK growers believe climate change could benefit their businesses. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleSweden’s fruit secret
In Sweden, profitable fruit crops are being grown in areas that would not have been thought possible. Members of the Essex and Suffolk Fruit Growers Society recently undertook a study tour to find out more, as Joanna Wood reports.
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ArticleTwo new strawberry varieties at Fruit Focus
Meiosis launched its two new strawberry varieties, Amelia and Sallybright, from East Malling Research (EMR) at this year’s Fruit Focus last week.