Berries news archive – Page 18
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NewsBerries among Asda’s new £70m price-cutting round
Strawberries and raspberries are both selected for discounting
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Unravelling the molecular control of strawberry ripening
Understanding the fruit ripening process will help develop new tools for crop improvement, visitors to the Future Lab stage heard
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NewsCo-op switches to 100 per cent British own-brand strawberries
Retailer says move backs British growers and is a UK retail first
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NewsNew Costa CEO talks ownership transition
Marc Werner speaks exclusively to Fruitnet about Costa Group’s transition to new ownership and how it plans to leverage the change to accelerate growth
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NewsFirst British strawberries of the season hit Tesco shelves
New-season crop has been grown by Summer Berry Company and supplied by DPS
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NewsHoogstraten strawberries show benefits of working together
Whether it’s selecting the right strawberry varieties, marketing to consumers or overcoming challenges like climate change and high costs, Michiel Vermeiren, business unit manager fruit at Belgian cooperative Hoogstraten, sees cooperation as vital
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NewsHow can fruit growers conserve water? Just ask the trees
British apple supplier Adrian Scripps joins trial to evaluate special ‘listening’ technology, which could interpret stress signals in plants and help growers produce more sustainably
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NewsThe future of berries: better taste, climate resistance, more autumn-winter supply
One of Europe’s top berry breeders offers her thoughts on what kind of fresh berry varieties will be needed in future
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NewsSBTi approves Nature’s Pride and Berries Pride climate targets
Climate targets for 2030 cover the reduction of emissions throughout the chain
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NewsUS blueberry market exhibits strong growth
Kasey Cronquist, president USHBC and NABC, tells Fruitnet that US production volumes will remain stable this year, with pricing and demand favourable
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NewsAlbanian strawberries set sights on new markets
The fruit is now being exported to markets like Poland, Croatia and Germany
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NewsDel Monte Italy bets on berries as market grows
Company reveals plan to develop soft fruit production in Sicily and to sell the berries under its own brand
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NewsOctiva launches UV-C robot for greenhouses without rails
The Belgian-Dutch company is the first to introduce a UV-C robot on a large scale that can drive autonomously throughout the greenhouse without using a pipe rail system
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NewsDemargro recognises opportunities in Brexit Britain
The Belgian exporter is intent on boosting its range of products and growing in new markets including the UK, which experienced shortages last year
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AdvertorialEgypt sends 30 exhibitors to Macfrut
The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association
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NewsPort International partners with Hungarian strawberry farm
Collaboration with Hivekovics Family Orchards will test strawberry varieties on-site to expand product diversity for supermarkets
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NewsPearl Sort launches portable AI-driven blueberry sorter
Blue Pearl has small footprint, is easy to transport and delivers high speeds and accuracy, company said
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NewsSouth African delegation to India excited by market potential
Extensive visit by South African fresh produce industry to India brings home positive vibes
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NewsHigh costs remain the big challenge for the future of Belgian strawberries
Strawberry volumes from Belgium are set to rise in the coming weeks as the new campaign hits its stride, but the main issue going forward is diminishing returns for growers
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News£600k grant boosts Fieldwork’s BerryAI Project
Company is making major strides in its work to develop robotic raspberry harvesters