Berries news archive – Page 198
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Supermarkets running berry short
Despite being prioritised above other European customers, the UK supermarkets are running short of soft fruit.
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ArticleRaspberries hit hardest
Raspberries have been the worst hit of all soft fruit in Spain following recent frosts and low temperatures.
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ArticleBrazilian superfruit hits the UK
An importer is hoping to introduce the UK to a new super fruit from Brazil.
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ArticleUK still satsuma saviour
Satsumas have been the focus of much attention in recent months following the Save Our Satsumas campaign launched by Tesco and its category supplier Muñoz Mehadrin UK in April last year. The UK has become the principal market for the fruit but with an alleged increasing preference across Europe for less seedy, stronger tasting clementines, satsumas were rumoured to be facing possible extinction. Elspeth Waters reports.
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Greece aims for early strawberries
FRUIT LOGISTICA: Greece is planning to introduce the Ventana strawberry, a red, sweet variety that can be harvested as early as January.
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ArticleWilson whistles for blueberries
Carl Wilson of Hargreaves Plants told delegates at last week’s U40s Conference that investing in blueberry production could be very lucrative for the UK marketplace.
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ArticleVinson rewarded for berry dedication
A leading fruit grower has been honoured for his years of dedication to the top and soft fruit industries.
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Berryman back in the family
David Berryman Ltd, one of the UK’s leading blenders and suppliers of fruit juices and fruit-based ingredients is now back in family hands following the completion of talks to buy the company back from venture capitalists group 3i.
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Demand up for super fruit
US demand is growing for a Brazilian fruit marketers claim has 10 times the antioxidants of grapes.
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ArticleSouth African heat takes its toll
The grape harvest is down on original forecasts, meanwhile the first pears arrive.
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ArticleBreaking the subsidy reliance
Portugal has been increasing its fresh produce offer to the UK market for several years, but can it escape its dependance on subsidy to stand on its own two feet? Anabella de Sousa investigates.
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ArticleIsraeli strawberry setback
Freak weather in Israel, with temperatures dipping below freezing in certain growing areas, has hit Agrexco's strawberry crop right in the middle of the peak season.
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ArticleKG breaks £100m barrier
A leading fruit supplier is celebrating after smashing through the £100 million sales barrier.
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ArticleSpain counters arch berry enemy
Spanish berry producers are gearing up for what looks set to be a good season. New varieties are high on the agenda and innovative production methods are helping the Spanish combat their arch enemy - the weather.
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ArticleGrapes sales soar
Sainsbury’s grapes took the number three position in sales over the Christmas week, beaten only by Baileys and Stella, the retailer claimed.
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ArticleJoint effort bears fruit
A collaborative project between Embrapa and Hamburg Süd has successfully tested the shipment of table grapes without the use of sulphur dioxide pads, reports Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleOnward and upward at JP
JP Fruit Distributors (JPFD) has expanded its grape business as the category as a whole enjoys a continuous and healthy upward sales spiral. Tommy Leighton talks to the Dartford-based supplier.
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ArticleWaitrose seedless strategy
Seedless grape has taken an increasingly significant position in Waitrose branches since its buying team, backed by category leader British and Brazilian has been able to achieve year-round sourcing. David Shapley reports.