Berries news archive – Page 171
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ArticleExploring the seasonal debate
British consumers are being told that they should aim to eat fruit and vegetables “in season”, but the term has been a catalyst for debate in fresh produce circles. So what is seasonality? How can consumers be taught about when to enjoy home-grown fruit and vegetables at their seasonal best? And if shoppers are urged to buy British, what message does this send out about the global industry? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Soft-fruit industry buoyant
The UK soft-fruit industry has enjoyed a strong first half of the season with raspberry sales particularly buoyant and growers recouping losses from the disastrous 2008 season.
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ArticleOscar Verges leaves SAT Royal
Oscar Verges has left his post at Spanish berry specialist SAT Royal following an internal restructuring
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ArticlePremium strawberry's sales soar
Berry Gardens has announced that sales of its Driscoll Jubilee strawberry have jumped 17 per cent this year
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ArticleCal Giant supports cancer fundraiser
The berry grower-marketer is organizing several fundraisers in preparation for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life next month
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ArticleVintage year in prospect for UK stonefruit
UK stonefruit growers are hoping for a vintage season this year, thanks to excellent growing conditions and burgeoning consumer demand.
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ArticleBritish berries shine
There are high hopes for home-grown raspberries and blueberries this season, thanks to innovative growing practices and sustained consumer interest. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and examines the opportunities for the two fruits.
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ArticleJuventus stars follow soft fruit path
Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira and Hasan Salihamidžic formally open the Sant'Orsola cooperative's 2009 season
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ArticleGaskain trials TPC technology
New internationally patented mechanical technology Thermal Pest Control (TPC) is under trial by British soft-fruit grower Gaskain Ltd.
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ArticleNaturipe unveils retail competition
The berry giant is encouraging retailers to support National Blueberry Month this July
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ArticleGrapes enjoy strong prices as options multiply
Strong prices and logistical conundrums have characterised the grape market this quarter, as suppliers look to Israel and North Africa for fruit. As suppliers pensively look ahead to what could be a challenging European season, Alex Lawson reports
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S&A pensive over final decision
S&A Produce is holding its breath as plans over its future lie in the hands of Herefordshire District Council following the deferral of its site proposals.
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ArticleAgrexco expects rise in date volumes
The Israeli exporter predicts that volumes of its Barhee dates will rise by 10 per cent this season
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ArticleNew marketing manager for strawberry agency
California's Strawberry Commission has appointed ANZU Technologies' Adam Rumack
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ArticleChina's strawberry production to increase
Exports of the fruit will continue to remain minimal, according to a report by the USDA
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Sector’s big issues in spotlight at Fruit Focus
The Forums at Fruit Focus 2009 will tackle the downturn in consumer spend, carbon footprinting of Britain’s orchards and adding biopesticides to extend the active ingredient range available to fruit growers.
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ArticleCal Giant brings Wimbledon to NYC
The US group has taken part in a promotion to supply New Yorkers with an authentic 'strawberries and cream' Wimbledon tennis experience
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ArticlePolish production hit by heavy rains
Heavy rains and flooding in Poland have affected strawberry, cherry and vegetable production in southern regions of the country
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ArticleBlackcurrants offer sports recovery
A preliminary study by the New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research suggests that natural chemicals found in blackcurrants may help balance the impacts exercise can have on the body.
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ArticleTurkish cherry comeback
Turkey produces a wide variety of fruit ranging from figs and pomegranates to oranges. However, it is cherries that have lifted the country’s fresh produce profile and, thanks to its sizeable production, Turkey is one of the largest cherry exporters in the world. Doris Lee Butterworth discovers that exporters are looking for growth in the UK market after last season’s disappointing volumes.