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Keep calm and berry on: Top takeaways from Fruitnet Berry Congress

2026-03-31T14:53:00+01:00By and

Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by FPJ editor Fred Searle for a berry-themed edition of The Fresh Ideas Show podcast

  • Keep calm and berry on: Top takeaways from Fruitnet Berry Congress

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Keep calm and berry on: Top takeaways from Fruitnet Berry Congress

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