Berries news archive – Page 193
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ArticleGrape feast and famine
As the grape harvest kicks off in the central regions of Chile, exporters are working to stave off oversupply in the markets later on this month that could bring prices right down as South Africa still struggles on volume.
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ArticleA year to buck the trends
Eight of the UK fresh produce industry’s key players tell FPJ readers their predictions for 2008.
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ArticleStePac goes FEFO
The cold chain logistics industry has been touting first expired first out (FEFO) management for several years. Achieving it, however, has remained elusive, primarily due to the difficulty in deciphering which pallets and cartons contain the produce that should be moved out first.
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Dutch produce group unveils new image
On January 1, the Valstar Group of companies changed its umbrella name to Best Fresh Group. Mart Valstar, ceo of the newly branded group and managing director of member Valstar Holland BV, talks to Laura Gould about the move.
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ArticleComing out of the corner
Something is stirring in the south-west corner of England. Anna Sbuttoni catches up with all things Cornish.
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ArticleYorkshire eats the blues
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association’s (CFFA) UK blueberry promotion has hit the streets of Yorkshire, with a three-week whistle-stop tour of nine of the county’s city centre shopping districts.
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ArticleGolden brand launch for Capespan
Capespan is launching a new premium export fruit brand in the UK market this month.
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ArticleRegan commits to soft-fruit future
A leading Kent berry grower told last week’s Oxford Farming Conference that she is committed to continued growth for her products in a market expanding by more than 11 per cent a year.
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ArticleFully functional
The market for functional foods has been billed as one of the most promising for 2008, with UK shoppers eager to tuck in to what they are told is good for them, spurred on by the annual health-kick season. Fresh produce has become a key ingredient in the functional food sector. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleRegan takes chair at KG Growers
Marion Regan has taken over the chairman’s role at KG Growers Ltd from Angus Davison MBE.
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ArticleWell Pict Scotland unveils 2008 plans
Well Pict Scotland is aiming to boost its production by 50 per cent and develop its grower base this year.
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - February
Kwik Save buyer found... Asda loosens up... Salad firm lays into Somerfield... what else featured in your top 10 of February?
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Strawberry prices in recovery mode
A surplus of Egyptian and Israeli strawberries at the start of the season pushed down prices on the open market, according to Agrexco UK general manager Amos Orr - but the situation is now starting to turn around.
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ArticleTight grape job running behind schedule
Grape shipments from South Africa this season are running slightly behind last year in volume terms, and the market is still tight.
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ArticleCalifornia strawberry exports to UK on the up
California strawberry exports to the UK rose to 3,239 tonnes during the January-September period, compared to 1,859t in 2006, according to the California Strawberry Commission.
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ArticleMexico project to boost Summerfruit Company offer
The Summerfruit Company’s strategic alliance with Sunnyridge Farms has proved to be a huge asset to its business, sales director Ian Waller told FPJ.
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ArticleCranberries may help ward off E.coli
Cranberries can ward off infections and stop E.coli in its tracks, new research has found.
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ArticleChilean berry exports overcome strikes
Public sector strikes in Chile in late November have had little effect on blueberry exports, it has been reported.
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BerryWorld to mix up organics
BerryWorld is looking into launching an organic mixed berry selection pack early next year to extend its offer.
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ArticleBottoms up
FPJ looks at the opportunities for UK growers in supplying the burgeoning drinks market.