Berries news archive – Page 167
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ArticleStrawberry a day keeps Alzheimer's away
New research has suggested that eating strawberries every month can slow the level of cognitive decline as people age
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ArticleFrost trims Argentina blueberry output
The country's blueberry sector is still counting on a good season in 2009/10 despite losing some volume to poor weather
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AMS-WellPict European reach administration
Beleaguered soft-fruit group AMS-Wellpict European is going into administration.
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ArticlePiedmont firm launches new berry brand
New marketing identity Delizie di bosco del Piemonte to be promoted in selected branches of Coop Italia throughout the summer
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ArticleEMR launches fruit foursome
East Malling Research launched two new strawberry varieties, a new raspberry and a new cherry to the trade last week.
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ArticleHughes: value branding "crazy"
Professor David Hughes of Imperial College London and non-executive director of Berry Gardens, told a Fruit Focus forum on consumer spending that the retailers are “completely crazy” to put so much emphasis on their value offers, at the expense of the higher-end brands that have taken them so long to establish.
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ArticleGrowfair expands into Wales
Local premium label Growfair has reached Wales, following its earlier launches in Cornwall and Devon
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ArticleBenn focuses on production levels
The increase in the consumption of domestic fruit and vegetables in the UK was top of the agenda as DEFRA minister Hilary Benn toured one of horticulture’s most important research bases.
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£2m Tiptree strawbs investment
A million punnets of strawberries can now be stored in the new eco-friendly coldstore at Tiptree, following a £2 million investment programme.
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ArticleNew berry varieties launched
UK berry specialist East Malling Research has launched new strawberry and raspberry varieties, which it believes have strong market potential
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ArticleExploring the seasonal debate
British consumers are being told that they should aim to eat fruit and vegetables “in season”, but the term has been a catalyst for debate in fresh produce circles. So what is seasonality? How can consumers be taught about when to enjoy home-grown fruit and vegetables at their seasonal best? And if shoppers are urged to buy British, what message does this send out about the global industry? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Soft-fruit industry buoyant
The UK soft-fruit industry has enjoyed a strong first half of the season with raspberry sales particularly buoyant and growers recouping losses from the disastrous 2008 season.
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ArticleOscar Verges leaves SAT Royal
Oscar Verges has left his post at Spanish berry specialist SAT Royal following an internal restructuring
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ArticlePremium strawberry's sales soar
Berry Gardens has announced that sales of its Driscoll Jubilee strawberry have jumped 17 per cent this year
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ArticleCal Giant supports cancer fundraiser
The berry grower-marketer is organizing several fundraisers in preparation for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life next month
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ArticleVintage year in prospect for UK stonefruit
UK stonefruit growers are hoping for a vintage season this year, thanks to excellent growing conditions and burgeoning consumer demand.
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ArticleBritish berries shine
There are high hopes for home-grown raspberries and blueberries this season, thanks to innovative growing practices and sustained consumer interest. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and examines the opportunities for the two fruits.
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ArticleJuventus stars follow soft fruit path
Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira and Hasan Salihamidžic formally open the Sant'Orsola cooperative's 2009 season
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ArticleGaskain trials TPC technology
New internationally patented mechanical technology Thermal Pest Control (TPC) is under trial by British soft-fruit grower Gaskain Ltd.
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ArticleNaturipe unveils retail competition
The berry giant is encouraging retailers to support National Blueberry Month this July