Berries news archive – Page 192
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S&A owner steps down from operations
John Davies, owner of Herefordshire soft-fruit firm S&A Produce, has stepped down from the day-to-day running of the business due to "personal differences" between him and the company’s backers.
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ArticleSheerness ship shape
The Port of Sheerness is one of the major gateways for fresh produce arrivals into the UK. The facility has long been recognised as a major player in conventional shipping, but with the trend towards container shipping becoming more popular and the exchange rate changing the shape of the UK market, the port is seeking to diversify and strengthen its position. Anna Sbuttoni visited the Isle of Sheppey.
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Reading small print not a top priority for shoppers
There is nothing wrong with giving a fresh produce consumer as much information as possible. Indeed, hopefully it goes part of
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Sales expansion for Naturipe
US berry specialist Naturipe Farms has announced an expanded role for Robert Verloop as the new senior vice-president of sales & marketing.
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US organics show strength as veg hit
Vegetable volumes in the US are falling as produce sales have dropped, but organics are faring better, as reflected by the United Fresh Research & Education Foundation’s quarterly report.
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ArticleSpanish berry campaign ‘set to recover’
Andalusia’s berry sector says the berry campaign is now returning to normal levels following disruption caused by weather damage
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ArticleUK strawberry season underway
Sainsbury's claims new record with earliest ever delivery of strawberries for its Taste the Difference range
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ArticleProgreso expands Florida volume
The Texan group has inked a new sourcing deal with Clear Springs Packing which kicks off this month with Florida blueberries
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ArticleCalifornia Giant launches sports promotion
The US berry marketer has joined forces with the Major League Baseball Player Alumni Association and the Tennis Channel to spread a healthy, active lifestyle message
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ArticleCalifornia Giant rolls-out recyclable pallets
The conversion to plastic pallets will take place as each of the company’s facilities enter berry production this season
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ArticleValue focus of berries campaign
This year’s UK Seasonal Berries marketing campaign is focusing on value for money and the need to reduce wastage in berry consumption
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Berries voted too pricey
An online survey conducted by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has found that strawberries, raspberries and melons are considered an expensive treat.
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ArticleUK value emphasis on berries
The Seasonal Berries campaign will this year focus on delivering key messages to highlight the value and better taste from British berries in season.
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Aliette cleared for strawberry use
Systemic fungicide Aliette 80 WG, comprised of fosetyl alumininium, can be used in spring and summer as a root dip on strawberries plants prior to planting.
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Blueberries get Good Natured
Good Natured blueberries have been launched as an extension to the strawberry and raspberry brand.
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ArticleMoutere raspberry unveiled
A new floricane raspberry cultivar has been introduced by a horticultural research team from New Zealand and Canada.
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ArticleSoft-fruit category toughs out a difficult patch
The soft-fruit category has been fraught with difficulties in the last three months, with the weak sterling causing headaches and late Spanish supply pushing up prices. So how is the berry trade handling the situation? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleGrapes holding firm
UK importers and South African senders agree that the UK market for grapes is experiencing under-supply, as sendings to the rest of Europe rise.
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Berry Gardens reorganisation finalised
The reorganisation of the Berry Gardens group of companies has been completed.
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ArticleDriscoll’s of Europe opens for business
US berry breeder and marketer establishes dedicated business for Europe, with former Bonduelle executive named as MD