Berries news archive – Page 32
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ArticleDriscoll’s Russell Allwell discusses Berry Gardens takeover
Exclusive interview: Efficient berry production, better sales and new exports are all part of Driscoll’s plans for UK grower cooperative Berry Gardens, group’s EMEA managing director Russell Allwell tells the FPJ
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ArticleChile assesses impact of inclement weather
Frost, rain and hail in early November believed to have caused limited damage to crops
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ArticleGlobal Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits eyes Asian export expansion
Scottish berry supplier sees opportunities for exports of high-quality fruit to markets such as Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong
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ArticleSollum lights way for Mucci Farms trials
Canada’s Mucci Farms has opted for Sollum Technologies’ dynamic grow lights for strawberry trials at its Boemberry facility
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ArticleLinton Growing celebrates second season
Clock House Farm’s plant propagation business Linton Growing celebrates second successful season
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ArticleUncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
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ArticleKaplanis focused on upholding quality image
Costs are rising throughout the sector, while consumer budgets are plummeting, but top standards remain non-negotiable at Greece’s Kaplanis Fruits
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ArticleAgroberries moves into Morocco
Company will initially plant 300ha of blueberries, with goal of reaching 1,000ha across berry categories in the coming years
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ArticleNew chair for Berries Australia
Anthony Poiner elected at AGM, while Australian Blueberry Growers Association also appoints new president
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ArticleUK topfruit industry under threat
More supermarket support is needed for struggling British apple and pear growers, says NFS chair
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ArticleA sustainable business
Despite the many challenges facing the fresh produce industry, Sofrupak is working hard to stay ahead in sustainable packaging
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ArticleDriscoll’s completes Berry Gardens Ltd buy-out
Nick Allen stays on at BGL as world’s number one berry marketer, Driscoll’s, completes acquisition of commercial arm of UK’s biggest berry grower cooperative
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Article‘Support precision breeding bill,’ NIAB urges MPs
If passed, new bill would supercharge investment in UK crop innovation and reduction in pesticides, crop science group says
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ArticleFieldstone betters its berry offering
The Polish group has stood strong and adapted to the challenges of 2022 while improving its varietal range, according to Ewa Kowalska
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ArticleUkrainian berries find a way
Despite the enormous challenges facing the Ukrainian berry sector during the war, production and exports have managed to continue, but longer term uncertainty remains
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ArticlePolish berry business faces up to challenges
Dominika Kozarzewska of Polskie Jagody speaks to Fruitnet about the current state of the industry
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ArticleMerryBerry responds to changing environment
The Romanian blueberry specialist is reacting to changes in the climate, as well as the challenge of soaring costs, but its commitment to organic remains undiminished, according to sales director Radu Niculescu
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ArticleSaga Robotics eyes growth after £8.5m investment
Ground-breaking robotics firm plans UK and international expansion following fresh funding
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits in sustainable packaging first
Company becomes Britain’s first berry supplier to import strawberries using new SPA Airlite punnet