Berries news archive – Page 142
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ArticleGariguette arrives on shelves
The Red Label Gariguette strawberry variety is now available, with an online competition underway to encourage increased consumption
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ArticleStrawberry prices improve in Germany
AMI reports increase in demand following recent good weather as supplies from Spain and Morocco pass their peak
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ArticleChina welcomes first ever blueberry imports
Chile is celebrating the entry of its first blueberry exports to China.
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ArticleGrowing for tomorrow
The skills needed to be a successful grower extend far beyond making crops flourish. Chloe Ryan asks leading British growers what it takes to come out on top in today’s challenging environment
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ArticleA convenient truth
The convenience sector is set to grow in value by more than a quarter in the next few years. Lisa Kjellsson looks at the factors behind its success and how fresh produce is taking centre stage
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ArticleSeason’s first Lusa strawberries arrive
Berry Gardens’ grower harvests first crop of new Driscoll’s variety
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ArticleChile promotes blueberry arrivals
A special function and retail promotions were held in Beijing last week to mark the arrival of Chilean blueberries in China
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ArticleLandgard monitors water usage in Spain
German importer publishes results of study into water used by its strawberry suppliers in Spanish region of Huelva
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ArticleDutch strawberry season underway
Royal Fruitmasters buys first cartons of Sonata strawberries at its own auction, with the proceeds all going to a Dutch charity
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ArticleSwiss group attacks imports
A group in Switzerland has railed against counterseasonal imports and their effect on the environment and small producers
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ArticleAll about the flavour
What will be the next big thing in the fresh produce aisle? Finding exciting new flavours is not so much an art form as a complex process. Lisa Kjellsson talks to leading breeder Hargreaves Plants and chef Ben Tish to find out how it is achieved
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ArticleStrawberry pesticide pulled
Sudden withdrawal of methyl iodide fumigant at the centre of a legal battle limits pesticide options for US strawberry growers
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ArticleLusa central to Driscoll's Europe campaign
With two weeks to go until its Benelux strawberry production begins, the marketer is confident of a positive season ahead
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ArticleBumper crop could mean slim pickings for Florida strawberry growers
Florida’s strawberry farmers fear their larger-than-expected harvest will make turning a profit difficult.
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ArticleBritish strawberries in Waitrose
The earliest-ever crop of British strawberries will be on sale in Waitrose stores in London this weekend, and nationwide by next week.
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ArticleChilean blues exports come up short
Sendings of Chilean blueberries to date this season are tracking behind the forecast for another record crop in 2011/12
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ArticleCost-cutting pays off for Dole
Dole Food Co has reported a loss of US$2 million (£1.27m) from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2011, a significant improvement on the US$31m (£19.7m) loss posted for the same period of 2010.
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ArticleFruit growing strong as prepared continues its surge
Innovation and clever marketing tactics have paid off with the prepared category doing better than ever
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ArticleCalifornia seeks fumigant alternative
The California Strawberry Commission and state department of pesticide regulation are joining forces to find alternatives to fumigant use in the state's strawberry production
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ArticleScientists could have key to growing blood oranges in warmer climates
Scientists at the John Innes Centre in Norwich have identified the gene responsible for blood orange pigmentation.