Berries news archive – Page 9
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NewsFischer Farms trials vertically grown berries
Trials of vertically farmed strawberries are underway at the group’s research and development farm in Litchfield
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ArticleHugh Lowe Farms buys premium salad grower LJ Betts
Major Kent berry producer acquires neighbouring salads business, citing “many synergies” between the two suppliers
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ArticleHuelvan berry exports dip in 2022/23
Volume of strawberry, blueberry and raspberry shipments all down on the previous year
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ArticleScotland gears up for Fruit for the Future
James Hutton Institute teams up with Scottish Society for Crop Research to present Fruit for the Future showcase this month
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ArticleDriscoll’s reaches new retailers with branded paper pack
The berry grower-marketer has launched its branded paper berry packs in Asda and Booths stores in the UK
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ArticleBritish blueberries to steal Wimbledon spotlight
UK berry grower Hall Hunter takes to the streets of SW19 to promote British blueberries to tennis fans
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ArticleASF creates ‘World’s Largest Strawberry Crown’
Creation by food artist Prudence Staite celebrates start of AVA Magnum season
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ArticleBritish Berry Growers team up with Tough Mudder
The grower group will serve up thousands of strawberries at upcoming mud-runs in a bid to promote the benefits of eating berries
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ArticleBritish strawberries run short during Wimbledon fortnight
Major UK suppliers estimate shortages of 10-20 per cent in July after hot June brings forward production, opening up a gap in supply during key sales period
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ArticleQuality shines through at Clock House Farm
Favourable spring weather has delivered a high quality berry crop this year says managing director Oli Pascall
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ArticleDyson Farming invests £11m in strawberry glasshouse extension
Glasshouse engineering specialist CambridgeHOK to add 4.7-hectare extension to Dyson’s existing facility in Carrington, helping to lengthen UK strawberry season
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ArticleWimbledon strawbs stay same price
Tennis championship strawberries still sell at £2.50 a punnet after 13 years
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ArticleFinding tech solutions to labour problem
Hort Innovation project helping Australian berry growers explore hi-tech improvements to labour such as virtual reality training for pickers
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ArticleREO Veiling launches new strawberry punnets
The Belgian cooperative’s strawberries are now packed in 100 per cent recycled PET punnets that are also 100 per cent recyclable
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ArticleGrowers forecast bumper crop of UK blueberries
Some 6,000 tonnes of British blueberries are expected to hit supermarket shelves across the UK between now and September
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ArticleFresh Inset offers raspberry boost
The group’s Vidre+ technology can help preserve freshness, vitamins and antioxidants in raspberries, trials suggest
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ArticlePlanasa sale underway says Cinven
Private equity fund signs Spanish law firm Pérez-Llorca to handle the divestment of the berry company
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ArticleFedemco signs sustainability deal with Interfresa
Agreement will promote sustainable development, training on packaging and good sectoral practices, valid until 2025
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ArticleTop performance from Ozblu Magica in Peru
Peruvian customs data shows Ozblu Magica received the best price for the 2023 Peruvian blueberry season
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ArticleDriscoll’s wins Superior Taste Awards
Global berry supplier, and owner of UK grower group Berry Gardens, won three awards for ’superior’ varieties at recent International Taste Institute event