Berries news archive – Page 138
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ArticleBerry Gardens upbeat despite weather
Berry Gardens has predicted the signing of a new deal with breeder Driscoll’s will bring a more positive second half of the season
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ArticleFruit Focus success for Buddy strawberry
Hargreaves Plants’ Buddy strawberry variety was a hit at Fruit Focus with samples going down well with customers.
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ArticleBerry Gardens upbeat despite the weather
Berry Gardens has predicted improvement in the weather and the signing of a new deal with breeder Driscoll’s will bring a more positive second half of the season.
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ArticleFirst US blueberries arrive in South Korea
US hopes first South Korea-bound shipment of Oregon blueberries could pave way for fruit from other states
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ArticleMeeting demand for soft fruit
It’s not been the easiest of years for soft-fruit growers, both in the UK and abroad. Gerard van Loon, product manager for soft fruit at The Greenery, tells FPJ how the season is shaping up and how growers are using technology to adapt to the unpredictable weather
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ArticleIrish soft-fruit exports hit by weather
The chairman of the Irish Soft Fruit Growers’ Association has said supplies of berries to the UK and Irish markets may be severely restricted by the end of August.
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Retail shelves teem with British produce
Summer berries still take pride of place, with further indications that branding is on the increase with both Sonata
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ArticleNew director for Naturipe
US-based berry producer Naturipe Farms has announced the appointment of Donna Lynn Johnson as its new director of food safety and social responsibility, effective 2 July.
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ArticleFresca and Newmafruit join BSF
Industry body British Summer Fruits has announced two new members.
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ArticleAndy Murray boosts strawberry returns
Tennis star's excellent showing at recent Wimbledon championships helps retailer Waitrose achieve sales increase
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ArticleDriscoll's varieties proving popular
A selection of the Netherlands-based group's new strawberry varieties are testing well with consumers
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ArticleRain depresses berry market
The soft-fruit market continues to grow in value, but that masks a difficult period for sales compounded by demand depressed by seemingly never-ending rain
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ArticleKorean berry exporter expects growth
As Korean strawberry exports continue to grow, exporters are finding new ways to be more price competitive
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ArticleMixing it up
Cross-breeding techniques have added colour and interest to the fresh produce aisles. Thomas Hobbs finds out what goes on behind the scenes of varietal development
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ArticleAG Thames upbeat despite £4.9m loss
AG Thames has predicted a return to profit in 2012 after reporting a £4.9 million pre-tax loss for the year to 30 September 2011.
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ArticleBSF refutes strawberry availability claims
Fresh Produce Journal has reported on British Summer Fruits hitting back at claims strawberries are having their worst season in 20 years
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ArticlePolish raspberry campaign up and running
Genesis Fresh reports that production has not been hit by extreme cold weather from earlier in the campaign
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ArticleEarly everbearers forge ahead
Early ripening everbearers are increasing in popularity and challenging traditional June cropping strawberry varieties, a leading breeder has said.
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ArticleBSF refutes claims over strawberry availability
British Summer Fruits has hit back after reports in the media this week that strawberries are having their worst season in 20 years.
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ArticleS&A puts focus on water after profit and turnover increase
Grower and packer S&A Group has increased sales and profits in the past year, and has put the issue of water at the top of its agenda for the coming 12 months.