Berries news archive – Page 181
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ArticleBerry importers join forces
In a Banana Group style move, berry importers are working together.
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ArticleMadonna is King of the raspberries
Marks & Spencer is offering its customers the giant King Raspberry on shelves in selected stores from this week.
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Cranberry health kick
Cranberry juice encourages the formation of the most common type of kidney stones but still has health benefits, say scientists.
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Enhancing the on-shelf images
Packaging design seems to advance daily, and more and more retailers are turning towards photo-enhanced packaging to attract
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Italian berry launch
Ortofruit Italia is hoping for success with the launch of two new berry products.
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ArticleBSF claims raspberry hit
Hard news coverage has eluded British Summer Fruits this season, but there have still been successes for its raspberry campaign.
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ArticleBerry blip hits UK
Strawberry availability from the UK has taken a dip this week as Elsanta has finished promptly and everbearers are running late.
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ArticleAsda wins with Kentish berries
Asda and UK soft-fruit supplier AMS are reaping the benefits of Asda’s Local Choice campaign, particularly in Kent.
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ArticleBritish raspberries are back on track
Raspberry growers have been enjoying healthy sales this year, according to British Summer Fruits chairman Laurence Olins.
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ArticleStrawberries face oversupply crisis
Oversupply of strawberries during the UK season is likely to get worse, a leading marketing desk has warned.
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Cranberry's new health claim
First it was grapefruit, now cranberry producers are making claims regarding the ulcer-fighting properties of their product.
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ArticleBerries burst with health
With the UK berry season well under way, production and sales are looking healthy across the category, as consumers increasingly look beyond the well-loved Wimbledon favourite. Meanwhile a new Scottish brand has been tickling more than a few tastebuds across the retail sector, and has its sights set on additional markets. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleA virtual spectator
Some of the warmest applause heard at the Re:fresh Awards on May 5 was reserved for the announcement that Douglas Kemp had won the event’s Florette lifetime achievement award in recognition of his contribution to the development of berry fruit marketing. He talks to David Shapley about a varied and colourful career.
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ArticleRedeva undergoes review
Soft-fruit developers Redeva is set to strengthen its focus on raspberries and minor berry breeding following a strategic review.
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ArticleA Focus on skipping for Berryworld
Soft-fruit suppliers Berryworld are hoping to get guests skipping during Fruit Focus later this month.
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Raspberry season in sexy launch
The UK raspberry season has been launched officially by British Summer Fruits.
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ArticleBerryWorld unveils new variety
A new berry variety has been named after BerryWorld md Adam Olins's daughter Georgia.
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ArticleEnhancement of an industry
We all know fruit and vegetables are the key component of a healthy diet. But with nutrition-based horticultural research still in its infancy, it is too soon to say just how beneficial they could be. However, with dedicated projects on the increase, it may not be long before we can buy nutrient-enhanced produce, helping us to harness its healthy powers to the full. Elspeth Waters reports.
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Ava puts in appearance at G8
World leaders are being given the chance to sample the new Ava branded strawberry.
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Berry picking cost reduction plan
Hargreaves Plants plans to reduce picking costs with a new production method for misted-tip plants.