Berries news archive – Page 178

  • Red Princess strawberries
    Article

    Redeva prepares Red Princess for debut

    2009-11-09T11:15:03Z

    Soft fruit breeder is set to begin commercial production of a new variety that is particularly suited to northern climates in Scotland

  • Sant Orsola berries tray
    Article

    Sant'Orsola reports strong berry sales

    2009-11-06T11:40:22Z

    Italy's leading exporter of fresh berries confirms positive results for eight months of season so far following excellent harvest

  • Blueberries
    Article

    Growth for South American blues

    2009-11-05T12:21:23Z

    Exports of blueberries from Chile, Argentina and Uruguay are tipped to increase this season, according to analysts

  • Sant Orsola berries
    Article

    Positive campaign for Trentino soft fruit

    2009-11-05T11:55:39Z

    Production of berries and cherries in north-east Italian region continues to grow, buoyed by strong demand, new report says

  • The Pristine grapes have been bred by Anton Caratan
    Article

    Pristine Californian grape hits the UK

    2009-11-03T09:01:01Z

    Mack Multiples has reinforced its credentials in the field of grape market innovation with an entirely new variety of the fruit hitting stores this week.

  • Fruitmasters logo
    Article

    Fruitmasters secures new berry varieties

    2009-10-30T16:16:16Z

    Partnership with UK-based Hargreaves Plants set to grant Dutch company exclusive access to new soft fruit cultivars

  • Spanish Ambassador Carles Casajuana with Michael Velasco accepting the honour
    Article

    Velasco awarded Spanish honour

    2009-10-29T09:01:01Z

    The King of Spain has awarded the Cruz de la Orden de Isabel La Católica to Michael Velasco, following a proposal by the Spanish minister for foreign affairs and co-operation.

  • Article

    Australia in bayberry breakthrough

    2009-10-26T16:01:01Z

    Scientists at the University of Queensland in Australia have developed new red bayberry varieties that have just started producing commercial yields.

  • Article

    S&A gains Brierly approval

    2009-10-23T14:19:41Z

    The Planning Committee of Herefordshire Council has approved S&A’s planning applications for polytunnels, seasonal workers' accommodation and associated facilities at its Brierley site.

  • Citrus market flat before Spanish supply gets moving
    Article

    Citrus market flat before Spanish supply gets moving

    2009-10-23T10:10:36Z

    The crossover from southern to northern hemisphere supply is expected to work out well, to boost what has been a relatively flat market for citrus over the last three months. But how will the run-up to Christmas play out? Anna Sbuttoni reports

  • Blueberries hit small screen
    Article

    Blueberries hit small screen

    2009-10-23T08:01:01Z

    Blueberries from the South will launch a TV advertising campaign to raise both awareness and consumption of blueberries from Uruguay, Argentina and Chile.

  • SunnyRidge logo
    Article

    SunnyRidge unveils new developments

    2009-10-22T09:39:59Z

    The berry marketer has appointed a product manager and opened a distribution center to support its domestic and overseas programs

  • Hargreaves hopeful on revolutionary berry
    Article

    Hargreaves hopeful on revolutionary berry

    2009-10-21T14:01:02Z

    Hargreaves Plants held a presentation and field day to focus on the development of its primocane blackberries, which it hopes will “revolutionise” the sector.

  • Blueberries from the South
    Article

    TV exposure to support blues drive

    2009-10-21T13:45:30Z

    Blueberries from South America will be promoted in the UK via a brand-new television advertising campaign starting this month

  • Article

    Friday D-day for S&A

    2009-10-21T07:01:01Z

    S&A Produce is waiting for the results of a planning decision this week that it hopes will give the green light for plans at its Brierley site.

  • Blueberries
    Article

    Oppenheimer unveils fresh blueberry deal

    2009-10-14T10:22:03Z

    This season's roll-out of Oppenheimer’s new fresh blueberry program with Ocean Spray will be cross promoted with blueberry juice

  • Australian blueberries
    Article

    Blueberries set to flood markets

    2009-10-14T06:28:08Z

    Blueberry markets will be flooded with South American supplies in November as late Chilean and Argentine seasons collide

  • Erika on display at Newma Fruit Farms on September 22
    Article

    Erika proves a hit with berry community

    2009-10-12T09:01:01Z

    Hargreaves Plants recently welcomed a group of UK growers to a commercial plantation of Erika raspberry at Melvyn Newman’s Newma Fruit Farms Ltd.

  • Photo courtesy of Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association
    Article

    Cranberry crop nears all-time record

    2009-10-09T09:01:01Z

    Growers in the US’s largest cranberry growing state of Wisconsin are on track to produce their second biggest crop on record.

  • Exotics show promise after a difficult summer
    Article

    Exotics show promise after a difficult summer

    2009-10-09T09:00:51Z

    Exotics are rarely at the top of shopping lists over the summer months, when consumers tend to pick from the vast array of home-grown and seasonal fruit and vegetables. At the same time, the perception that the category is a luxury treat has done sales no favours. Anna Sbuttoni reports