Berries news archive – Page 185
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ArticleBerries R Us open for business
There is a new kid on the block on the soft-fruit scene, now that Berries R Us Ltd opened for business last month.
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ArticleThe way it should be
The fresh produce industry has seen a fair few marketing trends come its way in recent years, but a new one that takes the movement towards fresh, natural and seasonal food one step further could be about to take off in the UK. The concept of authenticity is already making its mark in the US and looks likely to cross the pond. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleSoft-fruit sector fails to lift clouds of dark summer
This summer has not been the kindest to the soft-fruit category, with unseasonably wet and dark conditions holding back both supply and demand. The sector has done its best, however, to navigate some of the trickiest periods. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleArgentinean blues suffer “serious” losses
A weekend frost has reportedly cut swathes into the country’s blueberry and strawberry crops in the northern region of Tucumán
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ArticleWorker shortage threatens British growers
The fresh produce industry is facing up to repeated warnings that falling migrant worker numbers could seriously threaten its stability.
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ArticleM&S debuts wonder berry
A home-grown wonder berry that has three times as many antioxidants as blueberries is to go on sale for the first time in the UK at Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleGrowers hail cranberry comeback
Massachusetts cranberry growers are voicing their optimism - hailing this year's cranberry crop as possibly the best for nine years.
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ArticlePrices unclear for Latin blues
An anticipated increase in production this season could impact negatively on prices achieved in Europe and the US
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ArticlePrice concerns for Latin blueberries
An anticipated increase in production this season could impact negatively on prices achieved in the US and Europe
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ArticleU40s signing up for Leipzig experience
With five months to go before the 20th Under 40s conference in Leipzig, Germany, industry support is strong and the organising committee has a full programme planned for delegates.
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ArticleGooseberries nobody's fool
Gooseberries have been the surprise success of the summer soft-fruit crop this year, some retailers and suppliers report.
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ArticleRecruiters work smarter to beat crunch
Securing the right person for a specialist job in the fresh produce sector can be an exact science that takes time, effort and investment. As the current economic climate continues to throw up challenges, Doris Lee Butterworth interviews fresh produce recruitment agencies about their upcoming plans.
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ArticleUruguay unites blues organisations
The creation of umbrella group Uproa marks a new step forward for Uruguay’s burgeoning blueberry industry
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ArticleUruguay unites blueberry organisations
The creation of umbrella group Uproa marks a new step forward for Uruguay’s burgeoning blueberry industry
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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