Berries news archive – Page 160
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ArticleChile records blues export growth
Following a solid performance this season, prices for Chilean blueberries in the US are set to decline as domestic offer increases
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ArticleSant'Orsola management opts for stability
Management board votes to reappoint Silvio Bertoldi as president of the Italian soft fruit cooperative until March 2013
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ArticleSteady growth in exotics aisle as shopper interest on rise
The last three months have seen the exotics category enjoy relatively good volume growth, with many shoppers returning to the fold and certain lines enjoying a strong start to 2010. However, adverse weather in some growing regions could affect supplies over the next few months. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleSpanish growers confident of recovery
Berry producers in Huelva expect to meet supply demands in key markets after return to normal production levels
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Perthshire farm closed and fined
A Perthshire fruit farm has been forced to close amid upheld allegations of racial discrimination and forcing workers to live in “appalling conditions”.
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ArticleItalian growers to plant new strawberry
Planitalia confirms plans to proceed with introduction of new variety Sabrina, which will mean an earlier start to the season
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Sharp Interpack opens Scottish hub
Plastics packaging manufacturer Sharp Interpack has opened a distribution centre in Carnoustie to better serve the Scottish market, following its recent marketing campaign in Scotland.
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ArticleSpanish in berry pledge
Spanish soft-fruit growers have issued a pledge to their UK customers that they will meet demand, despite devastating rainfall and unseasonably cold temperatures that have severely limited sendings during the first three months of the year.
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ArticleCal Giant pilots HarvestMark system
Programme tested to establish levels of consumer interest and demand for traceback system
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ArticleDriscoll’s Australia opens doors
Berry joint venture Driscoll’s Australia will open for business on 7 April, beginning its plans for a 52-week ‘berry patch’
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ArticleBerry Congress early bird offer still on
With the final date for making exclusive savings on delegate fees nearing, berry industry professionals are readying themselves for London's Global Berry Congress on 12 May.
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ArticleSpain hopes for strong berry finale
Growers in Huelva are confident they will recover some strawberry volumes after devastating start to campaign
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ArticlePineberries hit Waitrose shelves
A white strawberry described as “Alice in Wonderland-style fruit” has hit Waitrose shelves.
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ArticlePineberries hit Waitrose shelves
Newly launched product displays characteristics of both strawberries and pineapples
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ArticleBerry trends under the spotlight
The Global Berry Congress will draw over 250 key industry professionals to the Hilton Tower Bridge in London on 12 May 2010
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ArticleRedeva Egypt hosts seminar
The inaugural Redeva Egypt Technical Seminar took place earlier this month in Cairo, as companies in the North African country look to strengthen their strawberry offer.
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ArticleBlackcurrants could help asthma sufferers
New research conducted in New Zealand by Plant & Food Research finds blackcurrants may have added health benefits
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ArticleBoost for Australian strawberries
The Australian state of Queensland is aiming to develop new strawberry varieties suited to the country's sub-tropical conditions
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ArticleMarco aids Co-op strawberry packing
Packhouse profitability expert supplies packaging equipment to UK group's new £2m strawberry plant
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Across the pond - plenty of food for thought in Florida
I have often heard it said that UK multiples have little to learn from their US counterparts when it comes to retailing fresh