Berries news archive – Page 50
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RSA's bumper blueberry year
South Africa’s blueberry exports increased 53 per cent this season, while raspberries suffered from lack of airfreight
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Spanish berries feel the squeeze
Freshuelva says losses sustained during the present campaign will curb growers’ ability to plant next season
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Avocado production set to increase in Western Australia
Alterra’s new 300ha avocado expansion, titled ‘carpenters project’, set for Pemberton in state’s south west
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Logistics proves main headache
State measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Serbia are bringing challenges for fresh produce companies expected to continue supplies as usual
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IBO Summit pushed to 2021
International Blueberry Organization says event will now take place in August 2021 in Peru
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Fall Creek expands board
Kevin Murphy has been appointed to the outside board of directors of the blueberry breeding and nursery business
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Covid-19 impact wide and varied
From eastern Europe to Central Asia, the response to the coronavirus is affecting all stages of the supply chain, according to Andriy Yarmak of the UN’s FAO
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Berry People expands team to support growth
Company is ramping up its organic strawberry and Peruvian avocado and blueberry programmes
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Germany faces fruit and veg shortages
Head of leading supplier Frutania warns of rising prices and lack of produce due to coronavirus restrictions
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Fruitbox: Italian suppliers rising to the coronavirus challenge
Episode 3 brings you expert analysis from Italy, where coronavirus is creating major challenges for fruit and veg suppliers
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Planasa names David Ortiz as MD for EMEA
Ortiz, who has more than 20 years of experience in the sector, will develop company’s strategy for the region
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BFV responds to Covid-19 impact
The Belgian cooperative is taking steps both at home and abroad in response to the coronavirus crisis, including safeguarding staff and halting supplies to India
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California Giant primed for bumper strawberry crop
Berry company is targeting stay-at-home consumers through digital marketing campaigns
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Spain calls for action to protect berry sector
Demand has taken a hit in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, just as supply peaks
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Chilean organic blueberry exports hit new high
New record set for organic blueberry exports, as 2019/20 season draws to a close
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Fears grow over Covid-19 impact
The French produce sector faces multiple challenges from the coronavirus crisis, including growing worker shortages, as seasonal labour dries up
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Nearly 10,000 Brits apply for picking jobs
There has been a fantastic initial response to calls for UK residents to rescue this year’s harvest but there’s still a long way to go
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Strawberry sales slump as consumers switch
As consumers choose products with longer shelf-life, demand for strawberries has reportedly fallen sharply
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Prince de Bretagne stays committed
The French marketer has vowed to continue supplies of vegetables throughout the coronavirus pandemic, while protecting its employees and partners