Berries news archive – Page 193
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ArticleKG trials to yield fruit
Next season more than half the British strawberries and raspberries grown by KG Growers, now part of the international Berry Gardens group launched this year, will be proprietary varieties specially tailored to meet specific consumer tastes.
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ArticleNew raspberries launched
A new primocane raspberry cultivar that promises improved yields, better flavour and an extended shelf life will be launched by Hargreaves Plants in spring 2008.
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Soft-fruit industry praised for handling of retail
The berry industry has been praised for its relationship with its retail customers by economist Dr Andrew Fearne of the Kent Business School.
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ArticleEverything rosy in the garden
Produced in Kent works closely with local producers and manufacturers to promote the very best the county has to offer and, with a string of events and initiatives lined up, the profile of Kent produce is looking better than ever. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Recovering the magic of taste
There are some intriguing facets to the fresh fruit and vegetable industry when it comes to describing taste. After all, while
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Berries may reduce sunburn effects
Black raspberries, a variety of the common raspberry, may significantly slow the growth of skin cancers that have been linked to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, the light that is most dangerous to health, new research has found.
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ArticleRaspberries 'can reduce existing cancers'
We’re quite used to stories about produce that help prevent cancer, but now, from the US, comes research that suggests certain produce may actually reduce cancerous formations.
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ArticleMVS focus firmly on foodservice
A new Kent-based fruit supplier claims to be the only company in the UK specialised in importing grape and lemons purely for the foodservice sector.
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Calculate your way to the perfect strawberry
The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) will be launching a strawberry feed calculator at this year’s Fruit Focus event in Kent.
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ArticleTesco promises more for UK top fruit
Members of the 25 strong Mid Kent Growers, neighbouring producers and associates, together with colleagues from Norman Collett, shared information on Tesco's promotional plans for the coming season during its annual farm walk held at A R Neaves & Sons in Kent last Friday.
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ArticleUK berries in blue summer
The UK is approaching the mid-point in its blueberry season, after a very mild April meant harvesting in the earliest production areas in southern England began on June 10 - five weeks ahead of 2006.
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ArticleHargreaves Plants introduces Erika
A new primocane raspberry cultivar that promises improved yields, better flavour and an extended shelf life will be launched by Hargreaves Plants in spring 2008.
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ArticleKendall unimpressed by lack of local strawberries
NFU president Peter Kendall was not amused when he went to buy some home grown strawberries in his local town of Biggleswade last week.
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ArticleGrapes struggle in two tiers
A two-tier grape market is rapidly developing as importers scramble to find fruit in the right specification for supermarket orders as several sources struggle with sizing and sugar levels, leading the wholesale markets to become awash with poor quality supplies.
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Our crops took a hell of a beating
There will be no prizes for guessing the topic on most people’s minds and lips when they visit Fruit Focus in Kent next
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New strawberries on scene
East Malling Research will be unveiling two new June-bearing strawberry varieties from its breeding programme at Fruit Focus.
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ArticleUK berries weather storms
Erratic weather in the first two weeks of July following torrential rain in June has continued to take its toll on both supply and demand for UK soft fruit.
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ArticleHDC to launch strawberry feed calculator
The HDC has developed a strawberry feed calculator, which is will be unveiling for the first time this month.
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ArticlePassion for fruit
The fruit sector has been one of the largest beneficiaries of the drive for healthy eating and local sourcing in recent years. This season, certain political and environmental issues have threatened to complicate life for growers, but the mood is still optimistic. David Shapley spoke to two of the most respected figures in the top and soft fruit sectors to get their thoughts on the season.
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Baby AVA educates
Angus Soft Fruits is working in partnership with Sainsbury’s and the Royal Horticultural Society to educate children about the benefits of strawberries through its children’s fruit range, Baby AVA.