Berries news archive – Page 180
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ArticleHurst’s Berry Farm establishes subsidiary
New marketing, sales and packing arm to accommodate future growth of the US-based berry grower-importer-distributor
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ArticleProduct shift for NZ berries
Blueberries could make way for raspberries, strawberries and kiwiberries for New Zealand’s exporters in coming years
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ArticleStrong blueberry season for Chile
South American country experiences better than expected export campaign, thanks to favourable weather and temperatures
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ArticleGood forecast for strawberries
Spanish, Italian and French producers predict good campaign ahead, although total production area will remain unchanged
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ArticleJordan strawberries cleared for US
Jordan will now be able to send strawberries to the US following a ruling by the USDA
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ArticleHoogstraten welcomes first strawberries
The very first strawberries of the season arrived last week at Hoogstraten auction in Belgium
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ArticleBerry Gardens appoints new R&D director
Soft fruit specialist taps into decades of expertise with appointment of Richard Harnden as its new director of research
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ArticleBerry Gardens appoints research boss
Berry Gardens has appointed Richard Harnden to the position of director of research.
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ArticleSoft fruit runs short as Egypt halts ahead of Spanish supply
It has been one thing after another for the soft-fruit sector following a series of setbacks, with everything from snow to the Egyptian protests putting the brakes on the supply chain. At the same time, smaller packs have held back volumes and conspired to knock £40 million off the category. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Retailers must share the cost of research
Proposals for supermarkets to get involved in research farms make perfect sense.After all, if they are calling for the
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ArticleIndian strawberry exports uncertain
Strawberries are the latest Indian crop to experience a price spike because of post monsoonal rains, which could affect exports of the fruit into Europe and the Middle East
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ArticleUK strawberry supplies take a hit
The turmoil in Egypt and the late start to the Spanish season have left the UK short on strawberry volumes
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ArticleEgypt grinds to halt as protests build
Massive protests in Egypt have brought the country to a virtual standstill, leaving produce stranded in coldstorage facilities
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ArticleStrawberry supplies take a hit
Strawberry supplies were running tight in the UK this week as availability from Egypt ground to a halt and importers were left waiting for a late start to the Spanish season.
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Egypt turmoil could hit berry supplies
Communication blackout could hamper strawberry exporters’ ability to organise supplies during this crucial point in the season
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Driscoll's merger completed
Following on from an announcement in November that Driscoll's board of directors had approved the acquisition of the non-farming assets of Alconeras and its 20 per cent interest n Driscoll's of Europe, the group has now announced that the merger has been completed.
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ArticleBerry Congress heads stateside
This year's Global Berry Congress is to take place on 6-8 April 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course, in Monterey, California.
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ArticleBlackberry trade eyes joint cooperation
The North American blackberry industry is seeking to form a promotion and research organisation in a bid to increase consumer awareness and consumption
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ArticleGiumarra expands sales team
New East and West Coast salespeople have been appointed to accommodate expanding volume handled by US berry marketer
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ArticleCalifornian base for Berry Congress
International berry conference event comes to the US in 2011, covering the latest trends and key topics influencing the industry