Berries news archive – Page 197
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ArticleBlackberries to be novelties
A UK food researcher is exploring the potential development of new, innovative uses of blackberries in foods
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ArticleInnovative dried berries heading for UK
Frutconcept, based in Valdivia, Chile, came to London this month to showcase its colourful dried fruits, high concentrate juice and chocolate covered dried fruit produce in a bid for export into the UK.
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ArticleGetting the message across
Effective marketing campaigns can have a profound effect upon sales of horticultural crops, as Larry Saunders finds out.
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EU imposes 5 year minimum price on Chinese strawberries
The EU has reportedly imposed a five-year minimum price on frozen strawberries from China.
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ArticleBrakes keeps it local
Brakes will be starting this year’s English strawberry season by offering its customers ‘first pick’ Cornish strawberries direct to the area, from the area.
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ArticlePolka dances up berry charts
Polka raspberry production in the UK is set for a boost this year, according to Hargreaves Plants, and sales are expected to jump by more than 10 per cent.
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ArticleInnocent boost for berries
Berries will be a first choice for Innocent smoothies this spring and summer, according to the firm.
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US reels after deadly frost
US fruit growers are reeling after a late frost decimated crops across the south and midwest over the Easter weekend.
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HDC announces strawberry trial results
The HDC has announced the results of a 60-day strawberry trial.
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ArticleFootballers reveal fruity faves
Three Newcastle United footballers have revealed their favourite fruits ahead of the World Cancer Research Fund’s (WCRF) Fruity Friday event on May 25.
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ArticleSealed and delivering
Sealed Air is making strides in the soft-fruit packaging industry and, with a firm knowledge of the sector under its belt and some new products up its sleeve, the US corporation means business. Anna Sbuttoni visited its plant in Poole.
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ArticleElsanta in early at Asda
Some of the first arrivals of UK Elsanta strawberries hit the shelves in Asda today - two weeks earlier than last year
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ArticleChile breeds first indigenous grapes
New varieties of Chilean grape will soon be appearing on export markets, following the release of plant material to growers, Chilean researchers report.
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Hamsters find thrill in blueberry pill
Blueberry skins might have an important role in controlling cholesterol, according to US scientists.
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ArticleBlueberry superfood claim played down
Reports that blueberries may help to prevent bowel cancer have been played down by Cancer Research UK.
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ArticlePackaging trials
There is increasing pressure on both growers and manufacturers of horticultural products to create packaging that is both attractive and environmentally sound. David Shapley reports.
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ArticleSoft target
Ahead of this year’s soft fruit season growers are resolute in their belief that the challenges of the market will not prevent a successful 2007, as Larry Saunders finds out
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ArticleAVA in Tesco six weeks early
Award-winning strawberry AVA has hit Tesco stores this week -some six weeks earlier than in previous seasons.
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ArticleCentre of excellence
The Perishables Handling Centre at Heathrow is the largest chilled airfreight distribution centre in the UK. With a capacity of more than 140,000 tonnes of perishable cargo each year and the ability to process eight million retail trays a year, it has had a significant effect on many of the UK’s large produce import businesses and their customers. Operated by Salvesen Logistics, the sponsor of this year’s Re:fresh Importer of the Year award, the centre has entered another phase of development, and plays a key role in the future expansion plans of Salvesen’s aviation logistics division, the company’s general managers Giles Brown and Matt George tell Tommy Leighton.
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ArticleMean machines
The drive for efficiency in growing means that manufacturers need to keep developing a constant stream of new products. In the first of three features this week, Commercial Grower rounds up some of the latest developments in outdoor farm machinery.