Berries news archive – Page 189
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ArticleExponential expansion for Driscoll's
Driscoll's European business has increased by 700 per cent in the last three years.
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Jordan’s strawberries can compete in UK
Jordanian export promotion company claims that the country's strawberries can compete very effectively in the UK.
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ArticleCherries and berries switch sources
Chilean cherries are coming to the season's end and strawberry buyers are looking eagerly towards Morocco.
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ArticleLate, but in good shape
Season extension has been the recent focus of Spanish berry production with attention on early varieties. Unwelcome news then, that thanks to mixed climatic conditions the start of the strawberry season has been delayed. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleBerry supplies dip
Production and supplies of strawberries and raspberries have been affected by a drop in temperatures at the end of December and early this month.
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ArticleNew seedless grape variety on water to UK
UK consumers will soon have their first taste of an American-bred black seedless grape as the initial commercial shipments of Midnight Beauty® brand grapes arrive in Europe.
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ArticleLeading Edge announces more label innovations
Leading Edge has produced a range of premium labels for Sainsbury's rhubarb, blueberries, blackberries and redcurrants.
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ArticleThe year in stories - January to March
What were the five most-visited stories on freshinfo in each of the first three months of 2003? Click here to find out.
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ArticleFrench Garden's £1million success
KG Fruits has commended The French Garden Ltd after the company passed £1 million mark in sales of its soft fruit this year.
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ArticleEgypt puts down markers
Egyptian citrus and berries are making a big impact on the UK winter market. Strict quality assurance programmes and a greater diversity of offer have combined with a wealth of natural resources to give an increasingly uniform approach as Egypt's true export potential continues to unfold. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAussies on song
Last season, the UK imported 488 tonnes of Australian stonefruit, which represented 75 per cent of the total exported to the European Union. This volume has risen rapidly from less than 100t in 1999. A difficult beginning to the 2003-4 season has been characterised by frost and hail. Most hopes are therefore pinned on the later season crop and Tommy Leighton talks to exporters about their prospects ñ both this year and in the future ñ in the UK market.
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ArticleBerry sales break records
Sales of UK soft fruit have broken records in 2003 according to latest industry data.
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ArticleSouth Africans build on success
The success of the last South African grape season looks set to continue into the 2003/4 campaign. Favourable weather conditions should ensure good, clean fruit, though a slight delay is expected with the pre-Christmas crop. More growers are taking part in assurance schemes such as EurepGAP and Tesco's Nature's Choice as they look to develop their businesses. John Broy reports.
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Conference season shows commonality
Conferences have changed over the years for the better. Subject areas are more relevant, papers are shorter and to the point,
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ArticleSpanish raspberry revival
Availability of raspberries from Spain is picking up, but weather patterns remain crucial.
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ArticleAgrexco hosts client tour
Agrexco recently hosted a client visit to its Israeli strawberry operations.
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ArticleInefficient systems limiting soft-fruit efficiency
The UK soft-fruit industry is being held back by a plethora of inefficient production systems...
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Holmans unveils two new Aussie grapes
Australian wholesaler, grower and exporter Holmans has unveiled two new varieties of grape for export.
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ArticleIsraeli berries kick off
The Israeli strawberry season has started with fruit meeting keen demand.