Berries news archive – Page 194
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Egyptian berries into Hahn with Tulpin
Perishables airfreight agent Tulpin Airmarketing has begun flying Egyptian strawberries into Frankfurt’s Hahn airport for onward transport to the UK.
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ArticleMystery grape from Spain
A leading Spanish grape producer is hoping for success with a new premium variety.
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ArticleWinter berries take off
A publicity campaign to promote soft fruit throughout the winter has got off to a stunning start, achieving more than £1.5 million’s worth of publicity in the first few months, organisers claimed.
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Hargreaves clinches new berry deals
Hargreaves Plants has signed two valuable contracts with plant breeders in the US.
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ArticleRibena opening for blueberries
GlaxoSmithKline is poised to launch a blueberry version of its popular Ribena soft drink this summer, which would create another significant outlet for the fast-growing fruit.
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ArticleSun World shines on
Sun World International, California grower and operator of the world’s largest fruit breeding programme, underwent a change of ownership in 2005. Senior vice president David Marguleas tells Tommy Leighton that the company has thrived on change and is ready to move forward at pace.
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ArticleThe best in Reserv
Grapes are big business for Gomez, accounting for a quarter of the Kent-based importer’s total business according to md Jim Parmenter.
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ArticleChile finds identity
Chile is hoping to build upon its reputation for top-quality grapes with the launch of some new, patented varieties. Elspeth Waters visited one of the country’s main breeding centres to witness the latest developments.
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ArticleMexico Europe-bound
Mexico is rapidly improving its position on the world grape stage and is keen to establish itself in European markets. Anthony Garvey reports.
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ArticleIndia answers critics
As producers look to increase their export volumes, a growing commitment to safeguarding grape production should stand the industry in good stead.
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Centralising fortunes in Europe
The rising prominence of the grape category in the UK over recent years has undoubtedly spelt good news for European producers, with Italian, Spanish and Greek grapes each helping to fill the UK retailer’s shelves during the summer and early autumn months. Emma Twyning talks to some of the UK’s biggest importers to find out how things stand in Europe’s main grape producing countries.
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ArticleOrr confidence in soft fruit
Agrexco tells FPJ of confidence in the Israeil soft-fruit crop and for the season in-hand.
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ArticleRedbridge wins Bon Cap deal
Redbridge Worldfresh has secured exclusive rights to market Bon Cap grapes in the British Isles.
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ArticleIsraeli berry season in fine fettle
Strawberries from Israel are in full swing in the UK with substantial increases in volumes of Palestinian production also forecase.
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ArticleEgypt stands tall
While the cold snap across Europe and North Africa has disrupted a vast array of crops, Egypt appears to have held on to its sunshine. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out the state of play.
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SA grape sizes fuel punnet fears
South African grape growers have a proliferation of large berries to date this season and are also facing fuel problems.
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ArticleWarming to change
Climate change, the greenhouse effect and extreme weather may all have seemed pie in the sky a few years ago, but they are happening now and are here to stay. Kathy Hammond finds out about the implications for fresh produce supply in the years to come.
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ArticleCompetition key to Chilean success
Chile has been conspicuous in its success in the global marketplace in the last 10 years due to the healthy competition that exists among its exporters, according to Chilean Exporters’ Association chairman Ronald Bown.
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Scientists investigate soft-fruit's brain boosting power
New Zealand scientists have been looking into the effects of berry consumption on the human mind.
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Darbonne releases new berry
French strawberry breeder SA Darbonne has granted Hargreaves Plants a licence to produce its own plants in the UK of a new strawberry variety.