Berries news archive – Page 173
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Catering for the confused masses
Just what exactly does the British public want from its fruit and vegetables? It’s difficult to fathom from the mixed
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Choice of definition both fascinates and bemuses
one of the things which always fascinates me as I tour the retail aisles is the inventive use of definition. Apart from the
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ArticleStrawberry recovery
Strawberry supplies from Spain are expected to settle down finally after what has been a very tricky start to the season.
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Mixing up an adventure and slimming down laterally
Mixing a variety of products in one pack may not be a new idea, but the concept is becoming ever more adventurous. Various
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ArticleDaddyBerry eyes the UK
A premium strawberry produced in Portugal is now set for export across Europe.
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Trade making all the right noises
There is certainly a whiff of optimism in the air at the moment, and those of you who beat the snow and made it to Berlin
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ArticleBerry Gardens joins global deal
A new berry superpower stepped up onto the global stage at Fruit Logistica after its formation on February 7.
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ArticleSpanish berry supplies tighten
Weather conditions in the main soft-fruit growing area of Huelva in south-western Spain have been cold, damp and cloudy, leading to a very tight supply situation on strawberries and raspberries for the UK market.
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ArticleBerryWorld jv creates continental presence
UK-based soft-fruit specialist BerryWorld has announced an agreement with Chilean partner VBM, to create Vitalberry BV, a 50:50 joint venture fresh fruit and marketing company for continental Europe.
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ArticleThe Plimsoll line
Plimsoll’s latest evaluation of the industry brought home the gulf between the winners and losers. Elspeth Waters caught up with a few of the strongest performers to discover some of the secrets of their success.
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ArticleAMS brings YAWYE to berries
UK-based soft-fruit specialist AMS Marketing will unveil a new concept for the category with its range of You Are What You Eat healthy, convenient and prepared fruit, at Fruit Logistica next week.
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ArticleSuper powers
From Goji berries to broccoli - the amount of fresh produce claiming superfood status seems to be growing all the time. Emma Twyning spoke to leading purveyors of the concept to find out what power it can wield and whether it is here to stay.
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ArticleSA grapes finish early
The South African Tablegrape Industry (Sati) is forecasting an early close to the season this year as fruit ripens fast.
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Glen Doll to impact on raspberry market
Glen Doll is leading the charge of the ‘next generation’ of summer fruiting raspberry varieties and is set to make a large impact in the UK soft fruit market, a leading consultant has said.
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ArticleBlueberries cause a stir at Blue Man Group
Blueberries were moving like hot cakes at the New London Theatre on Tuesday night where the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) had set up a pitch in the final days of its three-week promotion.
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ArticleSpanish strawberries slide
Strawberry acreage in Huelva has declined this season as raspberry production in the Spanish region soars.
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ArticleFresh pledges for 2007
As the New Year kicks off, leading figures from the fresh produce industry reflect on the last 12 months and reveal their hopes and aspirations for the year ahead.
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Family ties bear fruit for Olins dynasty
Renowned industry figure Laurence Olins is stepping aside from the helm of his family’s business, The Poupart Group. He talks to Elspeth Waters about berries, polytunnels and how times have changed since he started out as a market trader
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ArticleThe year that was 2006 - November
Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from November.
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ArticleThe year that was 2006 - October
Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from October.