Berries news archive – Page 173
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ArticleUS scientists win £1.1m blueberry grant
US scientists are planning to use a $1.7 million (£1.1m) federal grant to make the south-eastern area of the US a leading blueberry producer.
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ArticleOvercoming rainy days
South African grape exports have only just begun but some growers have already endured enough drama for one season. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and importers about prospects for the upcoming months.
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ArticleSoft-fruit sector out in the cold until New Year
The berry category is fighting to maintain sales now that UK consumers are watching their spending, with suppliers caught between retailers lowering prices and the cost of fruit rising as the sterling weakens. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleCalifornian strawberry fields forever
California’s strawberry crop is expected to hit a record volume for the second season running this year
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ArticleSpecial packs for winning Namibian fruit
Capespan will be promoting prize-winning Namibian grapes in special packaging this season.
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ArticleBlues brothers in arms
Blueberries from Chile, Argentina and Uruguay make up the backbone of the fruit’s winter supply to the UK. Now that volumes from all three countries are rocketing just as growers and exporters are facing mounting pressures, a three-way promotional campaign has been introduced to boost sales of the fruit in the UK. Anna Sbuttoni reports from South America
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ArticleEgypt rises to festive challenge
Egyptian citrus and berry producers are adapting to changing conditions this season, as a smaller citrus crop and rising competition, coupled with the ongoing financial crisis, may bring uncertainty to the campaign’s proceedings. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleSunnyRidge reveals new operations
The group is aiming to strengthen the year-round availability of its berries
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ArticleAgrexco’s strawberries to hit Europe
Strawberries from Israeli exporter Agrexco are taking to the sea, as the company continues its environmental approach
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ArticleChristmas countdown
Traditional Christmas lines from fir trees to Brussels sprouts, cranberries, dates and citrus, start to come into their own at this time of year. This season, growers and suppliers are facing one of the most challenging festive periods they have had in a long time, with consumers keen to cut their spending any way they can. So how will these seasonal favourites fare this year? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleLogistics boost for Argentine supply zone
The region of Tucumán in Argentina is to benefit from a faster link to the Port of Caldera in neighbouring Chile under a new transport plan
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ArticleWell Pict reaps exchange rewards
As the new season gets underway, Well Pict European (WPE) South Africa’s berry campaign is reaping the benefits of an exchange programme that ran earlier this year.
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ArticleSpain heads strawberry queue
A new USDA report has said that Spain and Poland are leading the way with regards to production volumes in the EU
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ArticleNamibian grape strikes Gold
The Namibian grape season is underway on schedule, and Capespan UK managing director Ronan Lennon is bullish, predicting good volumes and excellent quality. More of the country’s crop will feature in Capespan’s premium Gold brand.
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ArticleA Scarlotta loving for Sun World grape
Sun World International has reported a promising season for its exclusive Scarlotta grapes, in their first year of large-scale commercial production.
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ArticleFoley drinks to Marston's pedigree
Aldi's UK managing director Paul Foley handed an award to Berry Gardens md Nick Marston last week, and gave some views on the secret to his own company's success.
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ArticleArgentina expands US-bound berry crop
Volumes of blueberries exported so far this season have risen by 42 per cent, pushing down prices Stateside
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ArticleThree-way blues promotion to hit UK
A three-way promotional campaign between Chile, Argentina and Uruguay has been set up to promote blueberries from the southern hemisphere in the UK.
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ArticleSouth America pioneers UK blues drive
For the first time ever, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay will join forces to promote blueberries on the UK market under the Blueberries from the South banner
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ArticleFlavours of Herefordshire
Jackie Annett talks to Herefordshire Tourism’s principal tourism officer, Jane Lewis, to find out why the Flavours of Herefordshire scheme was implemented and how it is boosting sales of produce from the region.