Berries news archive – Page 172

  • Chilean blueberries
    Article

    India settles Chilean blueberry protocol

    2010-05-27T11:40:35Z

    India has finalised the technicalities of a new protocol for Chilean blueberries, with access likely in July

  • Irish set for strawberry boost
    Article

    Irish set for strawberry boost

    2010-05-26T09:01:01Z

    Irish-grown strawberries are proving beneficial to financial health of growers and the national economy, Bord Bia claimed at the start of the season last week.

  • UK soft-fruit players look forward to summer sun
    Article

    UK soft-fruit players look forward to summer sun

    2010-05-21T09:34:36Z

    British strawberries have hit the shelves and the home-grown berry offer is soon to get into full swing, amid a flurry of Union Jack flags. So what is in store for the soft-fruit category as the spotlight turns on the UK? Anna Sbuttoni reports

  • Hoogstraten strawberries
    Article

    Strawberry congress comes to Antwerp

    2010-05-19T17:03:02Z

    Antwerp, in Belgium, is set to play host to the first International Strawberry Congress this coming September

  • The FW Mansfield & Son team were delighted to collect the award
    Article

    FW Mansfield & Son named Re:fresh's best packer

    2010-05-19T15:01:01Z

    This year’s Re:fresh FPC Packer of the Year award has gone to FW Mansfield & Son.

  • Dutch gooseberries
    Article

    The Greenery debuts Dutch gooseberries

    2010-05-18T17:11:51Z

    Distinctive dark red gooseberries available from glasshouse production and set to be followed by open-field product next month

  • Berry Gardens logo
    Article

    Berry Gardens records ‘best ever results’

    2010-05-17T10:56:12Z

    British soft fruit cooperative Berry Gardens recorded a major increase in turnover last year, despite the difficult economic climate

  • Aaron Craze filmed Market Kitchen at the event
    Article

    London markets enjoy taste of spring

    2010-05-15T16:01:01Z

    Traders on London’s Portobello and Golborne Road markets came together last weekend for their third produce-themed event, to celebrate home-grown asparagus, watercress and rhubarb.

  • British and imported lines battle for UK share
    Article

    British and imported lines battle for UK share

    2010-05-14T09:34:45Z

    The conundrum of British fruit and vegetables versus imported lines is causing confusion for consumers, ever since the debate over food miles evolved into a consideration of everything from environmental to economic factors, both at home and overseas. It seems that on the one hand, shoppers are keen to eat as locally as they can in an effort to protect the environment and support their own economy but at the same time, they enjoy year-round supply of a whole basket of fresh produce and are striving to support some of the poorest producer communities in the world. So where does this leave the fresh produce industry? Anna Sbuttoni investigates

  • Berry Congress 2008 Ed Garner
    Article

    Blueberries “star” of soft fruit category

    2010-05-13T01:17:11Z

    Global Berry Congress hears that blueberries are helping to drive buoyant sales of premium-priced berries

  • Sarah Pettitt will chair the morning session
    Article

    Stockbridge hosts health claims event

    2010-05-11T14:01:01Z

    A conference on fresh produce health claims is to take place at Stockbridge Technology Centre STC) next month.

  • Strawberry
    Article

    Kashmir rains boost strawberry production

    2010-05-10T02:02:39Z

    Spring rains have boosted strawberry production in Kashmir, as the local horticulture department gets behind the fruit

  • Brits fly the flag ahead of UK berry season
    Article

    Brits fly the flag ahead of UK berry season

    2010-05-07T09:43:22Z

    UK berry producers are preparing for the new season and the category is in the spotlight as further market growth is predicted. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and gathers their opinions and forecasts

  • Light brown apple moth can be extremely problematic
    Article

    Blueberry growers warned over moths

    2010-05-05T16:01:01Z

    Blueberry growers have been advised to check frequently for light-brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana, as populations continue to spread unchecked.

  • GBC logo
    Article

    Global Berry Congress returns to London

    2010-05-04T12:41:59Z

    Biennial conference event set to focus on a range of important issues currently shaping the international berry business

  • Scottish grower Ross Mitchell has seen good conditions for growth north of the border
    Article

    Berries take fruit sector lead

    2010-05-04T08:01:01Z

    Soft fruit has become the leading fruit category over citrus, stonefruit and top fruit over the last 12 months with strawberries driving the category, according to the latest research.

  • Berry Gardens logo
    Article

    Berry Gardens unveils new image

    2010-04-28T10:38:30Z

    UK soft fruit marketer launches new image, while its owner, KG Growers, has been rebranded Berry Gardens Growers

  • A new logo accompanies the group's new integrated website
    Article

    UK soft-fruit firm renamed

    2010-04-27T09:01:02Z

    KG Growers is to be renamed Berry Gardens Growers to integrate the soft-fruit presence of marketing company Berry Gardens Ltd.

  • Blackcurrants have numerous health benefits
    Article

    Shoppers urged to eat their purples

    2010-04-26T11:01:01Z

    Purple is the new 'green' that could provide the backbone of a healthy diet but shoppers remain unaware of the blackcurrant’s benefit, according to new research.

  • Article

    Produce wars hotly fought as UK summer approaches

    2010-04-23T09:29:29Z

    If anyone needs a reminder of the fresh produce price war taking place, Tesco left its customers in no doubt at my local