Berries news archive – Page 179
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ArticleStrawberry flow disrupted
Inclement weather has again interrupted the flow of strawberries from the Spanish producing region of Huelva as growers group together to try and boost prices.
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Trade misses out on praise
I often feel that the praise due to the fresh produce industry is not sung loudly enough. After all, it represents a
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Simple ideas prove the best as focus shifts to fruit
Fruit seems to come more into focus on multiple shelves at this time of the year. Whether it is the change of season from
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Cranberries lead new produce trend
The fortification of organic cranberries with Omega-3 oil is the beginning of a trend that the fresh produce industry must heed.
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ArticleSpanish berries back on track
Spanish berries are back on track after the unusually long cold snap, according to international importer and distributor Redbridge Worldfresh.
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ArticleEarliest ever British strawberries hit Sainsbury's
The earliest British strawberries ever to hit Sainsbury's stores arrived on Sunday, seven weeks early.
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Spanish supply hit by winds
Strong winds in south-eastern Spain have damaged plastic tunnels and swept fruit and blossom from trees.
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Spanish strawberry blip
A cold snap in Spain is affecting arrivals of strawberries in the UK.
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US consumers look to super-fruits
Superfruits are among the ingredients set to enjoy increasing popularity with US consumers.
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ArticleSuperfruit set to grow
A leading group of market analysts in the US has predicted spiraling growth for superfruits.
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ArticleGrape gap opens up
Two of the biggest southern hemisphere exporters are facing difficult times as both South African and Chilean senders cope with an assortment of power cuts, currency issues and the fall out from unseasonable weather.
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ArticleSpanish berry recovery
The Spanish strawberry and raspberry crops are set to make a full recovery on last year and even outstrip 2004.
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Egyptian berries into Hahn with Tulpin
Perishables airfreight agent Tulpin Airmarketing has begun flying Egyptian strawberries into Frankfurt’s Hahn airport for onward transport to the UK.
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ArticleMystery grape from Spain
A leading Spanish grape producer is hoping for success with a new premium variety.
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ArticleWinter berries take off
A publicity campaign to promote soft fruit throughout the winter has got off to a stunning start, achieving more than £1.5 million’s worth of publicity in the first few months, organisers claimed.
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Hargreaves clinches new berry deals
Hargreaves Plants has signed two valuable contracts with plant breeders in the US.
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ArticleRibena opening for blueberries
GlaxoSmithKline is poised to launch a blueberry version of its popular Ribena soft drink this summer, which would create another significant outlet for the fast-growing fruit.
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ArticleSun World shines on
Sun World International, California grower and operator of the world’s largest fruit breeding programme, underwent a change of ownership in 2005. Senior vice president David Marguleas tells Tommy Leighton that the company has thrived on change and is ready to move forward at pace.
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ArticleThe best in Reserv
Grapes are big business for Gomez, accounting for a quarter of the Kent-based importer’s total business according to md Jim Parmenter.
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ArticleChile finds identity
Chile is hoping to build upon its reputation for top-quality grapes with the launch of some new, patented varieties. Elspeth Waters visited one of the country’s main breeding centres to witness the latest developments.