Berries news archive – Page 153
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ArticleEgypt grinds to halt as protests build
Massive protests in Egypt have brought the country to a virtual standstill, leaving produce stranded in coldstorage facilities
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ArticleStrawberry supplies take a hit
Strawberry supplies were running tight in the UK this week as availability from Egypt ground to a halt and importers were left waiting for a late start to the Spanish season.
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ArticleEgypt turmoil could hit berry supplies
Communication blackout could hamper strawberry exporters' ability to organise supplies during this crucial point in the season
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Driscoll's merger completed
Following on from an announcement in November that Driscoll's board of directors had approved the acquisition of the non-farming assets of Alconeras and its 20 per cent interest n Driscoll's of Europe, the group has now announced that the merger has been completed.
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ArticleBerry Congress heads stateside
This year's Global Berry Congress is to take place on 6-8 April 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course, in Monterey, California.
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ArticleBlackberry trade eyes joint cooperation
The North American blackberry industry is seeking to form a promotion and research organisation in a bid to increase consumer awareness and consumption
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ArticleGiumarra expands sales team
New East and West Coast salespeople have been appointed to accommodate expanding volume handled by US berry marketer
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ArticleCalifornian base for Berry Congress
International berry conference event comes to the US in 2011, covering the latest trends and key topics influencing the industry
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ArticleA fresh start
The business landscape is set to change this year, with this month’s VAT hike marking the start of what is likely to be a tough 12 months. But what will 2011 mean for the fresh produce sector? Here, industry players reveal their predictions and aspirations
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ArticleSeeds of change
At a time of economic uncertainty, innovation could take a backseat as the fresh produce industry turns to a tried and trusted offer. But seed houses throughout the world are instead working tirelessly to bring interesting and profit-making new fruit and vegetable varieties to the fields, as Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleChilean blueberries track solid course
Exports of this season's Chilean blueberries to the US, Europe and Asia are on course to exceed 2009/10 shipments
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ArticleSunnyRidge builds distribution centre
One of the biggest berry grower-importer-distributors in the US starts construction of new packing facility in Florida
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ArticleChinese strawberry volumes fall
Strawberry production in China slumped in 2010 after extremely cold conditions hit the country during the start of harvesting
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ArticleGaza strawberries head for export
Israeli authorities allow four trucks loaded with strawberries and flowers to head overseas
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ArticleA year to remember
With Christmas almost upon us, it’s time to ruminate on what’s been another extraordinary year for the industry. And so we give you the inaugural FPJ End of Year Awards, where we doff our collective caps to the weird and wonderful events that have caught our eyes this year, and hand out a few gongs of our own. Disagree with our selection? Let us know who you would have voted for
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Good week for berries, a bad one for flowers
They say one man’s loss is another’s opportunity, and nowhere is that better illustrated than with the news that
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ArticleBftS activities head across Europe
The campaign will shortly kick off promotions for Chilean, Argentinean and Uruguayan blueberries in Germany and Denmark
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ArticleStorms wreak havoc in Middle East
Heavy rain, high winds, snowstorms and sandstorms caused devastation in a number of Middle Eastern countries at the weekend
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ArticleChilean blueberry ambition causes concern
News that Chile will double its production of blueberries within five years caused a stir amongst suppliers at the Seasonal Berries workshop in London this week.
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ArticleSupply squeeze hits UK market in run up to festive period
The grape category has tightened dramatically, but fears for a hole in the market and the need to airfreight emergency volumes from South Africa and Namibia have not materialised. Anna Sbuttoni reports ahead of one of the busiest times of year