Berries news archive – Page 188
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ArticleSoft spot for berries in the run-up to Christmas
Soft-fruit supplies have now made the switch from the UK to sources in Europe and further afield, so what is in store for the category in the run-up to Christmas? So far, suppliers are reporting a mixed bag and many fear that heavy discounting at the retailers will continue through the festive period. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleArgentinean blueberries fall short
Exports to date during the 2009/10 season are down by 50 per cent against the same period last year
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ArticleAgrexco to start strawberry exports
Israeli group to ship first batches of strawberries this month, led by the Yuval and Orly varieties developed by berry specialist Fertiseeds
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ArticlePakistan trials new strawberries
Pakistan has imported two new US strawberry varieties to try and gain a foothold in the northern winter export market.
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ArticleRedeva prepares Red Princess for debut
Soft fruit breeder is set to begin commercial production of a new variety that is particularly suited to northern climates in Scotland
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ArticleSant'Orsola reports strong berry sales
Italy's leading exporter of fresh berries confirms positive results for eight months of season so far following excellent harvest
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ArticleGrowth for South American blues
Exports of blueberries from Chile, Argentina and Uruguay are tipped to increase this season, according to analysts
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ArticlePositive campaign for Trentino soft fruit
Production of berries and cherries in north-east Italian region continues to grow, buoyed by strong demand, new report says
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ArticlePristine Californian grape hits the UK
Mack Multiples has reinforced its credentials in the field of grape market innovation with an entirely new variety of the fruit hitting stores this week.
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ArticleFruitmasters secures new berry varieties
Partnership with UK-based Hargreaves Plants set to grant Dutch company exclusive access to new soft fruit cultivars
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ArticleVelasco awarded Spanish honour
The King of Spain has awarded the Cruz de la Orden de Isabel La Católica to Michael Velasco, following a proposal by the Spanish minister for foreign affairs and co-operation.
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Australia in bayberry breakthrough
Scientists at the University of Queensland in Australia have developed new red bayberry varieties that have just started producing commercial yields.
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S&A gains Brierly approval
The Planning Committee of Herefordshire Council has approved S&A’s planning applications for polytunnels, seasonal workers' accommodation and associated facilities at its Brierley site.
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ArticleCitrus market flat before Spanish supply gets moving
The crossover from southern to northern hemisphere supply is expected to work out well, to boost what has been a relatively flat market for citrus over the last three months. But how will the run-up to Christmas play out? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleBlueberries hit small screen
Blueberries from the South will launch a TV advertising campaign to raise both awareness and consumption of blueberries from Uruguay, Argentina and Chile.
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ArticleSunnyRidge unveils new developments
The berry marketer has appointed a product manager and opened a distribution center to support its domestic and overseas programs
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ArticleHargreaves hopeful on revolutionary berry
Hargreaves Plants held a presentation and field day to focus on the development of its primocane blackberries, which it hopes will “revolutionise” the sector.
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ArticleTV exposure to support blues drive
Blueberries from South America will be promoted in the UK via a brand-new television advertising campaign starting this month
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Friday D-day for S&A
S&A Produce is waiting for the results of a planning decision this week that it hopes will give the green light for plans at its Brierley site.
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ArticleOppenheimer unveils fresh blueberry deal
This season's roll-out of Oppenheimer’s new fresh blueberry program with Ocean Spray will be cross promoted with blueberry juice