Berries news archive – Page 192
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ArticlePublic inquiry for strawberry grower
A public inquiry into planning permission for polytunnels at a medium-sized farm in Herefordshire is set to open next week.
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ArticleCranberry juice on top in virus study
The health benefits of cranberry juice may even extend to protecting against viruses, a new study has found.
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Fresh produce functions as healthy option
Greg Mann, general manager for business development at New Zealand-based HortResearch, told the Healthy Food Summit in London last week that fruit is a key ingredient in the functional food sector. Earlier, he talked to Anna Sbuttoni about emerging trends.
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ArticleSnacking too good to be blue
BerryWorld has unveiled its first own-branded blueberries for the snacking market - Snackerries - which are set to hit retailers in January.
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ArticleStill pulling in the punters
Evesham has long been associated with fresh produce, and over the years the diversity and range of the fruit and vegetable firms making the town their home has grown significantly. Laura Gould spoke to some of the region’s key players to find out what drew them to Worcestershire in the first place - and, more importantly, what keeps them loyal to the area.
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Berry pill could stave off cancer
A daily pill made from a berry could help prevent cancer, scientists have found.
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ArticleGreat Scots thrive
Size isn’t everything, and one country that knows that more than most is Scotland. Despite being one of the smallest countries in Europe, its fresh produce credentials are impressive. In the next six pages, Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading producers and associations to find out more.
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ArticleWaitrose brings sloe berries to the fast lane
Sloe berries are to hit the capital by making their debut in Waitrose stores across London.
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ArticleBerry growers can do it twice a year
Growing primocane blackberries yielding two crops a year is expected to become a reality, growers have been told
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ArticleThornless US blackberries to debut in UK
Four new US bred thornless blackberry varieties will be available to English growers next spring
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ArticleAshby hangs up his berries
After a career spanning more than 40 years in the produce industry, Bill Ashby has announced his intention to retire at the end of 2007.
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Using our oars to best effect
Proof positive that the horticulture industry is still moving into fewer and larger hands is exemplified by several of the
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Kids urged to Skip2BFit
A fitness initiative which encourages school children to exercise and teaches them importance of a healthy diet will receive a boost as BerryWorld and its blueberry grower Winterwood sponsor its free berries.
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ArticleSpain's raspberry growers cautious
Raspberry growers in the Spanish region of Huelva have begun plantings that should bear fruit at the end of October or beginning of November.
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ArticleCalifornian strawberry a hit in the UK
A new US strawberry variety shows every indication of taking the UK everbearer market by storm.
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Gooseberry gong
A gooseberry enthusiast from Cheshire has won an award for a berry that he grew from stock cultivated by his father 60 years ago.
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ArticleBerry grower greens up
Hall Hunter Partnership (HHP) has significantly increased the recycling level at its Heathlands Farm site following the introduction of waste management equipment supplied by ACM.
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Blueberries - food for the brain
American scientists have found that blueberry extracts can soothe a type of inflammation of the brain.
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ArticleIrish get good natured
After making a positive impact with retailers and consumers in the UK, Good Natured Fruit, the pesticide-free soft-fruit brand, has jumped the Irish Sea.
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ArticleHigh clearance tractor introduced
Landini has launched its high clearance Powerfarm 105 HC with a new ‘HiLo’ transmission option.