Berries news archive – Page 184
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Demand up for super fruit
US demand is growing for a Brazilian fruit marketers claim has 10 times the antioxidants of grapes.
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ArticleSouth African heat takes its toll
The grape harvest is down on original forecasts, meanwhile the first pears arrive.
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ArticleBreaking the subsidy reliance
Portugal has been increasing its fresh produce offer to the UK market for several years, but can it escape its dependance on subsidy to stand on its own two feet? Anabella de Sousa investigates.
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ArticleIsraeli strawberry setback
Freak weather in Israel, with temperatures dipping below freezing in certain growing areas, has hit Agrexco's strawberry crop right in the middle of the peak season.
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ArticleKG breaks £100m barrier
A leading fruit supplier is celebrating after smashing through the £100 million sales barrier.
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ArticleSpain counters arch berry enemy
Spanish berry producers are gearing up for what looks set to be a good season. New varieties are high on the agenda and innovative production methods are helping the Spanish combat their arch enemy - the weather.
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ArticleGrapes sales soar
Sainsbury’s grapes took the number three position in sales over the Christmas week, beaten only by Baileys and Stella, the retailer claimed.
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ArticleJoint effort bears fruit
A collaborative project between Embrapa and Hamburg Süd has successfully tested the shipment of table grapes without the use of sulphur dioxide pads, reports Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleOnward and upward at JP
JP Fruit Distributors (JPFD) has expanded its grape business as the category as a whole enjoys a continuous and healthy upward sales spiral. Tommy Leighton talks to the Dartford-based supplier.
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ArticleWaitrose seedless strategy
Seedless grape has taken an increasingly significant position in Waitrose branches since its buying team, backed by category leader British and Brazilian has been able to achieve year-round sourcing. David Shapley reports.
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ArticleSun World breeds great new hopes
California-based Sun World International operates one of the largest fruit breeding programmes in the world and is keen to continue extending its sphere of influence.
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ArticleItaly on the rebound
As the largest producer of grapes in the world, you would expect Italy to have a huge presence on the UK market. But its share is a paltry five per cent compared to Spain’s 13 and Greece’s 11. Now the traditional Muscat vines are giving way to seedless strains, it could be time for an Italian comeback on the UK scene.
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ArticleMiller brands make inroads
Miller Chemical and Fertiliser Corporation has been operating for over six decades in the fresh produce sector. Since 2002, the company has increased its European presence to enhance the awareness of its products and innovations. Grapes is one sector that keeps Miller particularly busy, writes Anabella de Sousa.
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Everbearers to rival Everest
Two new East Malling Research strawberry varieties look set for release in 2005.
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Israeli strawberries hit by freak weather
Freak weather conditions in Israel have hit Agrexco’s strawberry crop right in the middle of the peak season.
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You can bank on horticulture
Sitting in one of the splendidly upholstered dining rooms of the Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks last week, which also has a
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Cranberry health boost
Cranberry producers have welcomed the results of new studies which support the fruit’s health claims.