Berries news archive – Page 8
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Chilean blues exports revised down
The country’s Blueberry Committee has reviewed its estimate for 2023/24, predicting a decline of 13 per cent compared with last season
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In search of new South African brands
South African retailer Woolworths says there has been an ”exceptional” consumer response to its Flavourburst nectarine brand
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Co-op sales earn berry crown
British Berry Growers names Co-op ‘UK berry retailer of the year’
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FPJ Potato Special out now
We explore the latest innovation and production hurdles in the potato sector as growers and new industry body GB Potatoes search for solutions
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Sofrupak offers topseal alternative
Witold Gaj, chief executive office at Sofrupak, says the company has developed an innovative new packaging concept that should pique the interest of supermarkets
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Milbor’s berry focus pays off
The Polish packing and sorting specialist has the solutions to cater for the evolving needs of the berry business, says chief executive Piotr Milewski
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Consumers keen on Polish blueberries
Dominika Kozarzewska of Polskie Jagody gives Fruitnet the lowdown on the Polish blueberry business as 2023 draws to a close
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Peruvian strawberry exports keep on climbing
Shipments between January and September totalled 20,338 tonnes shipped for a value of US$34m
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Berry grower retail relations sour
British Berry Growers survey reveals that 80 per cent of growers feel they ’no longer have a partnership’ with UK supermarkets
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Ecomix Australia targets global expansion
Australian-owned cocopeat manufacturer looks to capitalise on unprecedented demand from a booming soft fruit industry
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FATA Farms embraces options when it comes to varieties
The Egyptian producer is developing new varieties of stonefruit and grapes, while blueberries are the latest addition to the group’s portfolio
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Camposol appoints Ricardo Naranjo Fernandez as CFO
Naranjo has extensive experience in business management, most recently as CFO of Chile’s San José Farms
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Mountain Blue strengthens team with dual appointments
Ben Gudex and Craig Fulton will further cement the company’s commitment to raising the bar in genetics
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Sakata Seed Corporation enters F1 seed strawberry business
Company to develop varieties that combine unique flavour of Japanese strawberries with transportability and disease resistance
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Hortifrut appoints new commercial director for Europe
Saskia Polak brings over 20 years’ experience of Southern Hemisphere sourcing to new role with Chilean berry specialist
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Serbia forum connects suppliers with European buyers
A selection of buyers from across Europe has descended on Belgrade for Fruitnet Forum South-East Europe, with the aim of exploring new sourcing opportunities in the region
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BigSis named ‘Start-up to watch’
Global financial and media company Bloomberg singles out UK ag-tech start-up BigSis as ‘one to watch’
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Chilean fruit exporters sue MSC
Lawsuit accuses shipping company of “continuous and systematic succession of abuses” during 2021/22 export season
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2023 ‘most promising year yet’ says Mountain Blue
Founder Ridley Bell excited by ground-breaking R&D initiatives in 2023
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Better varieties set to boost blackberry sales
Production of sweeter-tasting varieties which offer better yields for extended periods of the year could have a dramatic impact on the berry category