Berries news archive – Page 185
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ArticlePrice crash mars SH blueberry season
Southern Hemisphere suppliers suffered a major downturn in prices last season following low temperatures
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ArticlePlums duffed by frost
The British plum season is just beginning, with a vastly reduced crop on offer.
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Article'Historic' moment for Californian berries
The authorities in China have allowed the first ever shipment of Californian strawberries to enter the Olympic Village
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ArticleWalmart food safety expert joins Naturipe
Michael Bentel has been appointed as the company's new director of food safety and quality assurance
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ArticleNew technical director at Sant'Orsola
Leading Italian soft fruit specialist appoints former academic to identify improved production methods and better varieties
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ArticleCapab re-elects Alejandro Casado
Alejandro Casado retains his position as chairman of the Argentinean berry producers’ association
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ArticleLAN mulls investment in Argentine hub
The region of Tucumán is set to become a fruit export centre if a strategic venture with airline LAN comes into fruition
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ArticleA labour of love
Labour issues have come to a head across the fresh produce industry this year, following restrictions on seasonal migrant workers and the combination of a number of factors that have squeezed the supply of temporary workers. The industry has repeatedly warned that, if left unchecked, the shortfalls could spell disaster. But what can the trade do to help itself? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleNiche lines in for bumpy ride as credit crunch bites
The exotics sector is experiencing its usual summer lull - but insiders believe the situation has been exacerbated this year by poor weather across the UK, and consumers tightening their purse strings. Laura Gould reports.
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ArticleEMR launches Strawberry Breeding Club
Twelve major industry players have raised nearly £1 million to fund the newly launched East Malling Research (EMR) Strawberry Breeding Club.
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ArticleUruguay projects blueberry export hike
Shipments to the US could reach 1,500 tonnes this season, compared with just 120 tonnes in 2007
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ArticleBerry category told to get smart
The berry category has been warned to get smarter to protect its margins and refrain from “micro-management of the retail environment” to secure the long-term future of the industry.
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Good harvest on cards for Vinalopó grapes
Agronomists at the regulatory council for speciality bagged grapes from Vinalopó are forecasting a “good” harvest for the fruit.
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ArticleMFSS connects kids with countryside
The Marden Fruit Show Society (MFSS) took a stand for the first time at the South of England Agricultural Society’s (SEAS) Connect with the Countryside event.
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ArticleTemporary respite from headache in grape sector
The grape trade continues to throw up difficulties for those involved in commercialisation of the product in the UK, but the next period looks likely to be more settled, although trends for the long term may cause more headaches. Kathy Hammond reports.
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"Difficult" times for UK soft fruit
Soft fruit in the UK has endured a difficult 2008 so far, visitors to Fruit Focus 2008 have heard
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ArticleChile mulls Colombia berry potential
Colombia presents a lucrative opportunity for Chilean berry firms to invest in local production
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ArticleFruit Focus to see launch of EMR initiative
East Malling Research will reveal its new Strawberry Breeding Club concept at Fruit Focus 2008
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ArticleCalifornian berries qualify for Olympics
Californian growers get Chinese approval to supply strawberries to Olympic athletes
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ArticleBerry grower blasts Asda £1 promotion
A Kent soft-fruit grower has spoken out against a rock-bottom price promotion on strawberries in Asda, claiming it is “irresponsible retailing” that will give consumers a false impression of how much a punnet should cost.