Berries news archive – Page 6
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BerryWorld has big plans for Egyptian blueberries
Northeast African country’s production has potential to supplement year-round supply alongside South Africa, Morocco and Spain
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Mega fires hit operations at Port of Valparaíso
Chile’s premier fruit port says operations will continue “in a controlled manner” as president declares state of emergency
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Australian berry growers collaborate on marketing campaign
Berries Australia moves away from single category marketing and launches campaign under one umbrella
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Dutch winter strawberry crop springs back
Winter production has returned following last year’s mass shutdown in the wake of the global energy crisis
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Greek strawberries recover well after extreme start
As the Greek strawberry season reaches its halfway point, Fruitnet talks to Alexandros Polydoropoulos, agronomist at Greek producer and trader Labidino, about the impact of the hot and dry weather conditions and the outlook for 2024
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Fall Creek invests in FineField to advance mechanical blueberry harvesting
Strategic partnership set to bring innovation and growth to blueberry sector
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Driscoll’s of the Americas appoints new CCO
Global Berry Company appoints Garland Reiter Jr to chief commercial officer position at Driscoll’s of the Americas
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Amalia Rossa hits the right note
Joe de Ruse, genetics director of The Summer Berry Company, tells Fruitnet why new raspberry variety is proving a hit with European retailers
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Chilean blueberry forecast revised upward
Latest estimate pegs export crop at 80,000 tonnes, up from the 73,500 tonnes predicted in November
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‘Keep current EU plant rules in place,’ urge UK growers
The UK horticulture industry is beseeching Westminster to repeal planned new border controls for plants
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Fepex calls for intervention as French protests block Spanish F&V trucks
Protests should not prevent the free movement of goods within the EU, federation says
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New Planasa blueberry varieties do well in Peru in face of climate challenges
Breeder says blueberry varieties with zero cold requirements are the key to maintaining production levels as temperatures rise
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ABB launches trio of new raspberry varieties
The breeder will showcase Malaika, Zawadi and Baridi at Fruit Logistica
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TSBC to offer year-round supply of British strawberries
Green Energy Solution will enable the production of glasshouse strawberries in the UK during winter months
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Dan Mathieson to leave Zespri for berry giant Driscoll’s
Mathieson ends 21-year stint at Zespri as he resigns to take up role as president of the Americas at Driscoll’s
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Onubafruit making good progress with extra-early blueberry programme
Carlos Esteve tells Fruitnet why the company’s exclusive new varieties are an attractive option for European retailers
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Unifrutti Group acquires Verfrut
Deal augments Unifrutti’s product offering by adding a strong table grape and cherry platform to its existing fruit basket
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European berry consumers feel the heat from Morocco
Unprecedented summer heat in Morocco delayed plantings of raspberries and strawberries last year, contributing to shortages and price rises on the European market this season
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Tasmanian blueberries get local promotional push
Fruit Growers Tasmania partners with retailers in Tasmania to highlight the blueberry season to consumers
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Percy Muente named CEO of Agrícola Cerro Prieto
Muente previously served as CEO of Sudamericana de Fibras