Berries news archive – Page 159
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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
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ArticleLondon markets enjoy taste of spring
Traders on London’s Portobello and Golborne Road markets came together last weekend for their third produce-themed event, to celebrate home-grown asparagus, watercress and rhubarb.
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ArticleBritish and imported lines battle for UK share
The conundrum of British fruit and vegetables versus imported lines is causing confusion for consumers, ever since the debate over food miles evolved into a consideration of everything from environmental to economic factors, both at home and overseas. It seems that on the one hand, shoppers are keen to eat as locally as they can in an effort to protect the environment and support their own economy but at the same time, they enjoy year-round supply of a whole basket of fresh produce and are striving to support some of the poorest producer communities in the world. So where does this leave the fresh produce industry? Anna Sbuttoni investigates
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ArticleBlueberries “star” of soft fruit category
Global Berry Congress hears that blueberries are helping to drive buoyant sales of premium-priced berries
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ArticleStockbridge hosts health claims event
A conference on fresh produce health claims is to take place at Stockbridge Technology Centre STC) next month.
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ArticleKashmir rains boost strawberry production
Spring rains have boosted strawberry production in Kashmir, as the local horticulture department gets behind the fruit
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ArticleBrits fly the flag ahead of UK berry season
UK berry producers are preparing for the new season and the category is in the spotlight as further market growth is predicted. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and gathers their opinions and forecasts
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ArticleBlueberry growers warned over moths
Blueberry growers have been advised to check frequently for light-brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana, as populations continue to spread unchecked.
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ArticleGlobal Berry Congress returns to London
Biennial conference event set to focus on a range of important issues currently shaping the international berry business
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ArticleBerries take fruit sector lead
Soft fruit has become the leading fruit category over citrus, stonefruit and top fruit over the last 12 months with strawberries driving the category, according to the latest research.
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ArticleBerry Gardens unveils new image
UK soft fruit marketer launches new image, while its owner, KG Growers, has been rebranded Berry Gardens Growers
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ArticleUK soft-fruit firm renamed
KG Growers is to be renamed Berry Gardens Growers to integrate the soft-fruit presence of marketing company Berry Gardens Ltd.
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ArticleShoppers urged to eat their purples
Purple is the new 'green' that could provide the backbone of a healthy diet but shoppers remain unaware of the blackcurrant’s benefit, according to new research.
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Produce wars hotly fought as UK summer approaches
If anyone needs a reminder of the fresh produce price war taking place, Tesco left its customers in no doubt at my local
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ArticleCal Giant launches new website
Consumers, trade partners and cycling fans now have access to their own micro-sites offering a wealth of berry-related information
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ArticleIndian strawberry production gets boost
Research carried out in the Indian state of Uttarakhand could see farmers in the region growing Dutch strawberry varieties
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Forager credits APC Overnight
Wild food forager Anne Misselbrook from Cornwall has credited her business’ success to next day deliveries from APC Overnight.
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Chilean grapes suffer browning berry
Problems with fruit condition are emerging in late-season white Chilean grape.
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ArticleStrawberry event launches website
Belgium-based congress to feature lectures, panel discussions, poster sessions and tips from industry members
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ArticleSavings aplenty ahead of berry event
The deadline for delegates to make significant savings on their Global Berry Congress registration fee is fast approaching