Berries news archive – Page 88
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ArticleChile assesses impact of fires
Forestry and livestock the worst affected sectors while damage to fruit production has been minimal, authorities say
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ArticleEureka headed to Western Australia
Mountain Blue Farms enters partnership to grow blueberry variety in WA, with exports on the cards
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ArticleRetailers warned not to slash strawberry prices
With significantly less fruit available than last year, supermarkets should not expect a repeat of last season, Freshuelva says
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ArticleWestfalia buys majority stake in Peruvian exporter
Avocado supplier has acquired a majority share in Peruvian grower-exporter Camet Trading
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ArticleChile ramps up blues campaign
Promotional activities target German and French consumers as volumes surge
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ArticleWaitrose trials new point-of-sale units
The mobile units are made from durable plastic and offer an alternative to corrugated displays in retailers
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ArticleSpecial Fruit shows faith in Calinda
The Belgian importer has made significant investments in the Calinda strawberry, the early premium variety hitting shelves in Europe
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ArticleBright outlook for California Giant
The Watsonville-based soft fruit specialist says new acreage and varieties make for an auspicious start to the 2017 campaign
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ArticleRare fossilised fruit found in Patagonia
The physalis-type fruit, complete with intact skin, proves that this type of plant dates back much further than previously thought
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ArticleNew deal offers The Greenery fresh start
Following several years of restructuring, the Dutch produce marketer has secured new financial backing
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ArticleResearch aims to boost Scottish blues production
Scottish government is funding research to develop blueberry plants that are better suited to country’s soil and climate
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ArticleIP firm wins £30k grant to aid global distribution
Global Plant Genetics to use Innovate UK funding to set up international network of berry and asparagus breeders
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ArticleDriscoll's marks charity efforts
Berry specialist donated 2,350kg of food to local charities in 2016, while also taking part in numerous other initiatives
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ArticleSmart Berries building up
The joint venture between Fresh Produce Group and Pascoes is expanding its plantings of quality berries on both sides of the Tasman
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ArticleUS cranberries head to India
The US Cranberry Marketing Committee has hosted education seminars in India to promote the superfruit
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ArticleGazans face export challenges
Although Israel authorised the first shipment of strawberries from Gaza to Europe this month, production is significantly down as a result of the blockade and rising costs
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VideoUK blues market uncovered
Mihai Ciobanu of fresh4cast.com analyses blueberry imports and production in the UK, including weekly data up to 7 December
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ArticleWhole Foods predicts 2017 purple food trend
US-based retailer forecasts wellness tonics, products from by-products and purple foods as top food trends for the New Year
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ArticleOppy and Hasegawa in joint venture
Deal creates "a whole new level of integration" for both companies that will ultimately benefit customers
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ArticleAll systems goji for new Italian berry
Already renowned as a superfood in its dried form, the goji berry could be about to enter the mainstream as a fresh product