All Scotland articles – Page 2
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NewsBreeder unveils UK’s first home-grown blueberry variety
After ten years of research, the James Hutton Institute has successfully developed Highland Charm, the UK’s first-ever domestically bred blueberry variety, which could transform the country’s soft fruit sector
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NewsLimited-edition golden raspberries go on sale in Asda
Scotty Brand fruit will be on shelves while stocks last
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NewsBerries of Scotland campaign to showcase Scottish soft fruit
Initiative looks to encourage shoppers and chefs to buy local
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NewsStewarts of Tayside doubles raspberry supply to Asda
Grower is also increasing its potato supply to the retailer
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NewsESG Drysdale expands Asda local asparagus supply
Scottish veg specialist will supply stores in Scotland and the North East of England
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NewsSpar Scotland launches Big Deals of Summer
Promotional campaign is running across all core convenience categories
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NewsAVA berry varieties show way for Angus
Premium berry varieties like AVA Magnum and AVA Monet aim not just for outstanding taste but also improved shelf life, according to Angus Soft Fruits, making them ideal for export to the Gulf and Asia
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NewsScottish berries aid world-record rowing attempt
Scottish brothers have worked with Dundee berry specialist Arbuckles for their meals
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NewsBartlett toasts Minecraft tieup with April Fool’s prank
Square potatoes – or ‘Bartlett Blocks’ – were described as extremely efficient to stack
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NewsAva Berries celebrates success of Alicia and Catalina strawberries
Angus Soft Fruits says it is “thrilled” with the response to new strawberry varieties Alicia and Catalina, bred by the Ava Berries Breeding Programme, with plans underway to scale up production to meet growing demand
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NewsRob Brooker named executive director of science at James Hutton
Plant ecologist has been with the institute since 2006
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NewsSoil Association Scotland welcomes whole-farm plan for BPS
Scottish Government has long-term plans to double the area of organic farmland
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits marks 30 years at annual conference
Scotland’s leading berry supplier hosted its yearly conference this month, celebrating 30 years of business and assessing the best path forward for its growers and partners
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News‘5 A Day ready meals’ launch in Edinburgh
DONE meals are delivered frozen, direct to consumers, in boost to Scottish public health
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NewsJHI receives £2.4m to fund research into lettuce breeding and vertical farming
Over £560,000 will go towards accelerating breeding for indoor lettuce, while more than £300,000 will fund new light pulsing tech in vertical farming
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits officially launches new AVA raspberries
AVA Monet and AVA Dali developed to improve economic viability of raspberry growing following downturn in production related to high costs
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NewsCherry grower Marshall Farms expands supply deal with Asda
Producer begins supplying fruit for own-label as well as Scotty Brand packs in extension of existing partnership
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NewsPotato event throws the spotlight on industry future
Potatoes in Practice takes place on 8 August and is looking at how the industry can progress
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NewsAlbert Bartlett enlists Fera in battle against aphids
Leading potato producer Albert Bartlett partners with Fera Science Ltd to control aphid numbers in Scottish crops
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NewsScotty Brand launches eight-strong lineup of chilled potato classics
New branded range is selling in Morrisons stores in Scotland