Berries news archive – Page 196
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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.
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ArticleBramley hits high point
Fresh sales of Bramley hit unprecedented levels in September and October, driven partly by the introduction of a new identification sticker on fruit.
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ArticleU40s pick Leipzig for 20th outing
The 20th U40s Fruit Growers’ Conference will be held in Leipzig, Germany, at the beginning of February 2009.
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ArticleEgypt establishes presence
Egyptian berries and citrus are key to filling a growing window in the UK market with high-quality fruit, and the source is more attractive than ever. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleEthiopian strawberries hit premium market
The first line of premium strawberries to come out of Ethiopia was unveiled this week.
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ArticleA Fresca way of thinking
It has been a hectic two years for Fresca Group. Since its formation in 2005, a number of high-profile acquisitions have already been stashed under its belt and with one or two more unusual projects still up its sleeve, things are clearly not set to slow down anytime soon. Laura Gould talks to the company about its strategies, strengths and plans for the future.
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Deck the aisles with berries, avocados and salads
We are not yet into December, but there are already crackers and mulled wine popping up around fresh produce departments and