Berries news archive – Page 185
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New study gives almond health boost
Eating almonds may well support a healthy diet, according to a new study in an American journal.
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ArticleSunnyRidge receives first Mexican raspberries
The berry giant welcomed the inaugural shipment of raspberries from company-owned farms in December
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - September
Tesco enters discounter wars.. Salad scientist feels industry wrath... Dole considers sale of JP Fresh... Premium multiples squabble... What else got you talking in September?
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - August
First glass raised at Thanet... Tesco slashes organic prices... Peter Fry joins Colletts... Golden boy rower brings home medal for JP... What other stories floated your boat in August?
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ArticleNo Yuletide for late berries
Tasmanian berries may be in short supply during the festive season because of a delayed harvest
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ArticleCranberry supply tight up to Christmas
Cranberry supply is expected to be tight in the run-up to the crucial Christmas period.
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ArticleSeasonal Berries on winter campaign
The seasonal Berries campaign is set to continue its mission to maintain berry sales through the winter months with a set of media relations activities.
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ArticleUS scientists win £1.1m blueberry grant
US scientists are planning to use a $1.7 million (£1.1m) federal grant to make the south-eastern area of the US a leading blueberry producer.
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ArticleOvercoming rainy days
South African grape exports have only just begun but some growers have already endured enough drama for one season. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and importers about prospects for the upcoming months.
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ArticleSoft-fruit sector out in the cold until New Year
The berry category is fighting to maintain sales now that UK consumers are watching their spending, with suppliers caught between retailers lowering prices and the cost of fruit rising as the sterling weakens. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleCalifornian strawberry fields forever
California’s strawberry crop is expected to hit a record volume for the second season running this year
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ArticleSpecial packs for winning Namibian fruit
Capespan will be promoting prize-winning Namibian grapes in special packaging this season.
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ArticleBlues brothers in arms
Blueberries from Chile, Argentina and Uruguay make up the backbone of the fruit’s winter supply to the UK. Now that volumes from all three countries are rocketing just as growers and exporters are facing mounting pressures, a three-way promotional campaign has been introduced to boost sales of the fruit in the UK. Anna Sbuttoni reports from South America
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ArticleEgypt rises to festive challenge
Egyptian citrus and berry producers are adapting to changing conditions this season, as a smaller citrus crop and rising competition, coupled with the ongoing financial crisis, may bring uncertainty to the campaign’s proceedings. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleSunnyRidge reveals new operations
The group is aiming to strengthen the year-round availability of its berries
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ArticleAgrexco’s strawberries to hit Europe
Strawberries from Israeli exporter Agrexco are taking to the sea, as the company continues its environmental approach
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ArticleChristmas countdown
Traditional Christmas lines from fir trees to Brussels sprouts, cranberries, dates and citrus, start to come into their own at this time of year. This season, growers and suppliers are facing one of the most challenging festive periods they have had in a long time, with consumers keen to cut their spending any way they can. So how will these seasonal favourites fare this year? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleLogistics boost for Argentine supply zone
The region of Tucumán in Argentina is to benefit from a faster link to the Port of Caldera in neighbouring Chile under a new transport plan
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ArticleWell Pict reaps exchange rewards
As the new season gets underway, Well Pict European (WPE) South Africa’s berry campaign is reaping the benefits of an exchange programme that ran earlier this year.
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ArticleSpain heads strawberry queue
A new USDA report has said that Spain and Poland are leading the way with regards to production volumes in the EU