Berries news archive – Page 199
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ArticleSun World breeds great new hopes
California-based Sun World International operates one of the largest fruit breeding programmes in the world and is keen to continue extending its sphere of influence.
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ArticleItaly on the rebound
As the largest producer of grapes in the world, you would expect Italy to have a huge presence on the UK market. But its share is a paltry five per cent compared to Spain’s 13 and Greece’s 11. Now the traditional Muscat vines are giving way to seedless strains, it could be time for an Italian comeback on the UK scene.
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ArticleMiller brands make inroads
Miller Chemical and Fertiliser Corporation has been operating for over six decades in the fresh produce sector. Since 2002, the company has increased its European presence to enhance the awareness of its products and innovations. Grapes is one sector that keeps Miller particularly busy, writes Anabella de Sousa.
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Everbearers to rival Everest
Two new East Malling Research strawberry varieties look set for release in 2005.
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Israeli strawberries hit by freak weather
Freak weather conditions in Israel have hit Agrexco’s strawberry crop right in the middle of the peak season.
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You can bank on horticulture
Sitting in one of the splendidly upholstered dining rooms of the Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks last week, which also has a
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Cranberry health boost
Cranberry producers have welcomed the results of new studies which support the fruit’s health claims.
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ArticleSainsbury’s supersizes superfood
Sainsbury’s will this week introduce a giant blueberry, sourced from New Zealand, into its berry category.
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ArticleThe new glory days
In its heyday, the historic wholesale market at Borough in London was a hive of activity with over 250 wholesale companies in operation. Though the glory days of wholesaling have since disappeared, the seven remaining companies and the retail market, which opened in 1998, are now enjoying the buzz of national and international recognition, recently crowned with the best market award from the Observer Food magazine, writes Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleEgyptian expansion
Foreign investment is the driving force behind the massive growth in the Egyptian soft-fruit and citrus sectors, reports Jessica Purbrick-Herbst.
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Cross words from East Malling
East Malling Research's Jerry Cross calls for action on pesticides-residue scare stories.
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ArticleCalifornians support Albion
Californian strawberry growers are already taking a fancy to a new variety called Albion.
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ArticleSouth Africa late, but great
The South African grape season has been delayed by between 10 days and two weeks, but a high quality crop is now arriving in a strong UK market in reasonable volumes. While some producers and exporters are concerned that the delay means fruit that was earmarked for the attractive pre-Christmas slot will now be pushed back to the January sales window, the outlook for the remainder of the season is very bright. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleHuelva leaves raspberry gap
Expected early volumes of raspberries from Huelva have not materialised leaving the market short of fruit.
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ArticleBlueberry explosion just the beginning
Although Chilean blueberry exports have exploded in the last three seasons, jumping from 3.2 million cases in 2001/2002 to 5.3m cases in 2003/2004, industry leaders told the Journal this is just the beginning.
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ArticleBerryWorld clocks up 10 years
BerryWorld celebrated its 10th anniversary at Brocket Hall, Herts last week with guests from around the world.
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Olins strikes back
Laurence Olins of British Summer Fruits has hit back following the “berry barons” slur in last week’s edition of The Money Programme broadcast on BBC2 on November 10.
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ArticleNew health claims for cranberries
Cranberries have added yet another string to their health bow with the results of a new study by Canadian scientists.
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Genetic map for strawberry
Horticultural scientists have produced the world’s first molecular map for wild strawberry.