Berries news archive – Page 180
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ArticleSeeds of change
At a time of economic uncertainty, innovation could take a backseat as the fresh produce industry turns to a tried and trusted offer. But seed houses throughout the world are instead working tirelessly to bring interesting and profit-making new fruit and vegetable varieties to the fields, as Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleChilean blueberries track solid course
Exports of this season's Chilean blueberries to the US, Europe and Asia are on course to exceed 2009/10 shipments
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ArticleSunnyRidge builds distribution centre
One of the biggest berry grower-importer-distributors in the US starts construction of new packing facility in Florida
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ArticleChinese strawberry volumes fall
Strawberry production in China slumped in 2010 after extremely cold conditions hit the country during the start of harvesting
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ArticleGaza strawberries head for export
Israeli authorities allow four trucks loaded with strawberries and flowers to head overseas
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ArticleA year to remember
With Christmas almost upon us, it’s time to ruminate on what’s been another extraordinary year for the industry. And so we give you the inaugural FPJ End of Year Awards, where we doff our collective caps to the weird and wonderful events that have caught our eyes this year, and hand out a few gongs of our own. Disagree with our selection? Let us know who you would have voted for
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Good week for berries, a bad one for flowers
They say one man’s loss is another’s opportunity, and nowhere is that better illustrated than with the news that
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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