Berries news archive – Page 178

  • strawberry
    Article

    Premium strawberry's sales soar

    2009-07-22T13:14:43Z

    Berry Gardens has announced that sales of its Driscoll Jubilee strawberry have jumped 17 per cent this year

  • California Berry Giant BBQ
    Article

    Cal Giant supports cancer fundraiser

    2009-07-22T13:12:31Z

    The berry grower-marketer is organizing several fundraisers in preparation for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life next month

  • Victoria plums
    Article

    Vintage year in prospect for UK stonefruit

    2009-07-19T09:01:02Z

    UK stonefruit growers are hoping for a vintage season this year, thanks to excellent growing conditions and burgeoning consumer demand.

  • British berries shine
    Article

    British berries shine

    2009-07-17T10:13:36Z

    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.

  • Juventus SantOrsola
    Article

    Juventus stars follow soft fruit path

    2009-07-17T09:49:58Z

    Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira and Hasan Salihamidžic formally open the Sant'Orsola cooperative's 2009 season

  • A TPC machine being tested with, left to right: Dr Drew Reynolds, Rupert Carter, head of technical services at Redbridge Worldfresh, Sam Franklin of Marks & Spencer, Charles Gaskain and Sebastian Lazo of Lazo TPC Global
    Article

    Gaskain trials TPC technology

    2009-07-14T08:01:01Z

    New internationally patented mechanical technology Thermal Pest Control (TPC) is under trial by British soft-fruit grower Gaskain Ltd.

  • Naturipe Farms
    Article

    Naturipe unveils retail competition

    2009-07-13T12:02:50Z

    The berry giant is encouraging retailers to support National Blueberry Month this July

  • Grapes enjoy strong prices as options multiply
    Article

    Grapes enjoy strong prices as options multiply

    2009-07-10T09:05:58Z

    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

  • Article

    S&A pensive over final decision

    2009-07-08T09:01:01Z

    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.

  • Agrexco dates
    Article

    Agrexco expects rise in date volumes

    2009-07-06T14:42:28Z

    The Israeli exporter predicts that volumes of its Barhee dates will rise by 10 per cent this season

  • Adam Rumack
    Article

    New marketing manager for strawberry agency

    2009-07-03T15:29:52Z

    California's Strawberry Commission has appointed ANZU Technologies' Adam Rumack

  • generic strawberries
    Article

    China's strawberry production to increase

    2009-06-30T11:24:23Z

    Exports of the fruit will continue to remain minimal, according to a report by the USDA

  • Article

    Sector’s big issues in spotlight at Fruit Focus

    2009-06-30T11:01:01Z

    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.

  • Cal Giant Wimbledon promotion
    Article

    Cal Giant brings Wimbledon to NYC

    2009-06-30T10:54:30Z

    The US group has taken part in a promotion to supply New Yorkers with an authentic 'strawberries and cream' Wimbledon tennis experience

  • Ukraine flood
    Article

    Polish production hit by heavy rains

    2009-06-29T16:41:28Z

    Heavy rains and flooding in Poland have affected strawberry, cherry and vegetable production in southern regions of the country

  • Blackcurrants offer sports recovery
    Article

    Blackcurrants offer sports recovery

    2009-06-24T17:01:02Z

    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.

  • Turkish cherry comeback
    Article

    Turkish cherry comeback

    2009-06-19T09:35:31Z

    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.

  • The strawberries were blended before the flavour profile was analysed
    Article

    Albion tops the strawberry charts

    2009-06-17T08:01:01Z

    Albion came top in a research project on UK strawberries to find the ideal strawberry eating experience.

  • California Giant
    Article

    California Giant joins tennis activities

    2009-06-16T10:23:58Z

    The US berry marketer will donate 75,000 strawberries to HSBC’s week-long Wimbledon tennis festivities in New York

  • Blueberries go mainstream
    Article

    Blueberries go mainstream

    2009-06-14T16:01:01Z

    Blueberries are “no longer a speciality item”, according to a leading global marketer of the fruit.