Berries news archive – Page 158
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Polytunnel appeal heads for court
The National Farmers Union has stepped into the fray in a legal battle involving the use of polytunnels to grow soft fruit in Herefordshire.
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ArticleIndian residue discovery throws grapes into meltdown
The discovery of chlormequat residues on Indian grapes this quarter created havoc throughout Europe and the oversupply that followed left many in the grape industry in a sorry state. Alex Lawson looks at the unusual occurence and the fall out from it
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English Elegance on soft-fruit market
A new English bred strawberry has been launched and will be available on the shelves of leading supermarkets this summer.
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ArticleCold delays Norwegian strawberries
Norwegian consumers will have to remain patient for the first domestic strawberries of the year
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Pick-your-own season kicks off
Some 600 pick-your-own (PYO) farms across the UK have opened for business as many commercial farms look to diversify and find a lucrative sideline.
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ArticleBerry supplies catch up
UK strawberry production is peaking this week after catching up on delays caused by cold weather.
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ArticleCalifornia berries promote tennis
California Giant Berry Farms will be supplying the strawberries for a new event to promote Wimbledon in New York
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ArticleTrue blue: Europe looks ahead to superfruit season
Blueberries are a star performer in the berry category, both in the UK and beyond. European plantings are increasing and with high volumes forecast in the coming years, the market for the number three UK soft fruit still has so much potential. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleDiversify plea for Huelva growers
Strawberry growers in Huelva should diversify into production of a wider range of soft-fruit including raspberries, blackberries and blueberries.
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ArticleChile predicts blueberry boost
Exports are predicted to continue on an upward trend during the next three seasons
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Three lions on the shelf alongside summer offer
Marketing fresh produce lines to make them topical is far from new and we are no doubt in for a spate of FIFA World
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ArticleGazan agriculture suffers
The continuing blockade of the Gaza Strip by Israel is leading to the rapid decline of agriculture in Gaza
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ArticleNîmes strawberries to gain PGI
Nîmes' strawberries are set to join the French region's wine, olives and olive oil in gaining protected status
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ArticleIndia settles Chilean blueberry protocol
India has finalised the technicalities of a new protocol for Chilean blueberries, with access likely in July
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ArticleIrish set for strawberry boost
Irish-grown strawberries are proving beneficial to financial health of growers and the national economy, Bord Bia claimed at the start of the season last week.
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ArticleUK soft-fruit players look forward to summer sun
British strawberries have hit the shelves and the home-grown berry offer is soon to get into full swing, amid a flurry of Union Jack flags. So what is in store for the soft-fruit category as the spotlight turns on the UK? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleStrawberry congress comes to Antwerp
Antwerp, in Belgium, is set to play host to the first International Strawberry Congress this coming September
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ArticleFW Mansfield & Son named Re:fresh's best packer
This year’s Re:fresh FPC Packer of the Year award has gone to FW Mansfield & Son.
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ArticleThe Greenery debuts Dutch gooseberries
Distinctive dark red gooseberries available from glasshouse production and set to be followed by open-field product next month
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ArticleBerry Gardens records ‘best ever results’
British soft fruit cooperative Berry Gardens recorded a major increase in turnover last year, despite the difficult economic climate