Cherry news archive – Page 63

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    Progress with a cherry on top

    2007-04-05T16:39:00Z

    If there is still a bona fide winner out there as far as consumers, retailers, importers and growers are concerned, it must be

  • Article

    Rare cherries send prices soaring

    2007-04-01T14:01:01Z

    Fresh cherries costing an astonishing £19.49 for a 300g punnet went have gone on sale across Tesco stores in London and the south-east.

  • Shakeel Akhtar
    Article

    Cherry tom Shakeel appeal

    2007-04-01T08:01:01Z

    The family of a North London schoolboy who died last year are hoping to get a cherry tomato named after him.

  • Mario Das Neves
    Article

    Patagonian cherry promotion hits UK

    2007-03-31T15:01:01Z

    The Argentine government is to promote cherry exports from the Patagonia region in the UK ahead of the 2007-08 season.

  • The Chilean cherry harvest is underway
    Article

    Cheery cherry forecast

    2006-11-09T08:01:01Z

    Chile’s cherry exporters are forecasting a record season as the harvest gets under way.

  • Article

    All singing, all dancing - cherries on parade

    2006-08-03T16:03:26Z

    there’s no doubt that cherries are a favourite fruit, both in terms of customer demand and for retailers, because of the

  • Mixed messages from cherry sector
    Article

    Mixed messages from cherry sector

    2006-06-30T17:01:02Z

    As first UK fruit is picked, marketing desks have differing outlooks on the season ahead.

  • Wind chimes cherry warning
    Article

    Wind chimes cherry warning

    2006-06-02T16:01:01Z

    A high level of chill units this winter in the UK have been good for cherry development, but high winds have sounded warning bells.

  • Cherry forecast dips
    Article

    Cherry forecast dips

    2006-05-12T08:01:01Z

    As the California cherry harvest gets under way in the southerly production areas, the crop from the state is expected to be further reduced on estimates two weeks ago.

  • Cherry boards collaborate
    Article

    Cherry boards collaborate

    2006-04-14T17:01:00Z

    Representatives from Northwest Cherries and the California Cherry Advisory Board in the US have held their first formal meeting to discuss collaboration.

  • Alara to increase cherry exports by 40 per cent
    Article

    Alara to increase cherry exports by 40 per cent

    2006-02-08T11:01:02Z

    Turkish exporter Alara Agri Business expects to increase its exports of cherries from 7,000 to 10,000 tonnes in 2006.

  • Cherries repackaged in Sainsbury's
    Article

    Cherries repackaged in Sainsbury's

    2006-01-09T09:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s is hoping to repeat the success in grapes with zip-lock bags in its cherry category.

  • Article

    Chilean cherries coming on stream

    2005-11-21T16:01:02Z

    The southern hemisphere cherry season is under way with early varieties out of Chile, but the ripening process in the next cultivars to come on stream is slower than average.

  • Article

    Cherry picked from all over the world

    2005-08-12T14:37:49Z

    I can attest to the fact that the English cherry season has been one of the best ever, simply by listening to the public

  • Article

    Cherry love promotion

    2005-08-12T10:01:01Z

    Love is in the air at Sainsbury’s this month with the launch of a romantic competition to promote Northwest Cherries.

  • US cherry shippers enjoy late window
    Article

    US cherry shippers enjoy late window

    2005-06-30T16:37:04Z

    Despite a lower packout this season, Northwest cherry producers are eager to take advantage of strong demand in the UK. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.

  • Article

    Healthy cherry promotion

    2005-06-21T15:01:01Z

    Promoters of cherries from the US north-west are focusing on the health benefits of the fruit in their promotions in the UK this year when the season gets underway - slightly later than usual at the beginning of July.

  • Article

    US cherries aim for health

    2005-06-09T10:01:01Z

    US cherry growers are hoping to tap into the health needs of consumers with it latest PR campaign.

  • Article

    Cherry Passion to scorch UK market

    2005-05-23T15:01:00Z

    This summer is set to be a scorcher for British consumers with the arrival of new brand Cherry Passion, according to Stefano Pezzo, of Bragantini Marco and Figli SNC.

  • Cherries on fire
    Article

    Cherries on fire

    2005-05-05T17:09:40Z

    With the first of the early varieties already on the shelves, the California cherry season is underway. With only a small window of opportunity before their European counterparts pick up in quality, the Californians need to make a big impact fast. However, with some good sizing and a steady following, this year’s crop looks set to impress, writes Elspeth Waters.