Berries news archive – Page 173
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ArticleBftS activities head across Europe
The campaign will shortly kick off promotions for Chilean, Argentinean and Uruguayan blueberries in Germany and Denmark
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ArticleStorms wreak havoc in Middle East
Heavy rain, high winds, snowstorms and sandstorms caused devastation in a number of Middle Eastern countries at the weekend
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ArticleChilean blueberry ambition causes concern
News that Chile will double its production of blueberries within five years caused a stir amongst suppliers at the Seasonal Berries workshop in London this week.
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ArticleSupply squeeze hits UK market in run up to festive period
The grape category has tightened dramatically, but fears for a hole in the market and the need to airfreight emergency volumes from South Africa and Namibia have not materialised. Anna Sbuttoni reports ahead of one of the busiest times of year
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ArticleBerry Gardens sets sights on cherries
Fruit marketer Berry Gardens is to branch out into cherries as it looks to broaden its range.
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ArticleIsraeli strawberry season kicks off
The Israeli strawberry season is underway with the Yuval and Orly varieties already reaching the UK supermarkets.
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ArticleNew chairman and plans for Berry Gardens
Fruit marketer Berry Gardens appoints new chairman and announces start of year-round cherry sourcing
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ArticleSun shines on New Zealand boysenberries
Favourable growing conditions mean this season’s crop of New Zealand boysenberries should see volumes increase significantly on last year
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ArticlePalestinian farmers eye opening
Palestinian growers in Gaza may soon be able to export their strawberries and flowers to Europe once again through Israel
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ArticleEgyptians remain hopeful despite rising price pressure
Egyptian soft-fruit producers are waiting with baited breath to see what prices the new strawberry season brings after an oversupply last season, while the Egyptian citrus season once again proves to be the mainstay of the North African country’s fresh produce industry. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleFrosty temperatures hold back Chilean blueberries
Gabriel Ormeño, president of the blueberry committee of Chilean producers’ federation Fedefruta, has moved to counter recent press reports that the season is suffering severe delays due to heavy rainfall.
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Juicy season for Australian blueberries
Australia has had a strong blueberry season so far, according to the country’s largest grower-marketer
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ArticleCanada expands blueberry horizons
Canadian government pledges investment to help the blueberry sector focus on consolidating export destinations
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Chilean blueberries face delays
Heavy rainfall in central Chile last week has delayed the start of the new blueberry and cherry seasons, pushing back the anticipated harvesting dates.
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ArticleDriscolls on acquisition trail
US-based berry breeder Driscoll’s has announced the acquisition of the non-farming assets of Alconeras and its 20 per cent shareholding in Driscoll’s of Europe from 1 January 2011.
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ArticleNew Spanish strawberries unveiled
Leading association FresHuelva previews two new varieties, Primoris and Antilla, developed by Fresas Nuevos Materiales
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ArticleArgentina expands airfreight routes
Cooperation between national institutions and LAN Cargo sees first consignment of blueberries leave Salta by air for the US
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ArticleColorful Harvest overhauls Mexican site
New modern cooler in central Mexico will complement US producer-distributor’s state-of-the-art berry production
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ArticleRains delay Chilean harvests
Picking of new season crops including blueberries and cherries has been put back by inclement weather
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ArticleChilean blueberry exports limited
The first peak in shipments is anticipated at the end of December, according to the latest industry analysis