Berries news archive
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Bristol Uni spin-out lands £500k for greenhouse shading tech
Smart shade coating optimises growing conditions and reduces overheating, allowing a 34 per cent yield boost, according to Albotherm
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Mastronardi shakes up organic strawberries with Sunset Wow
New exclusive varieties will be grown in company’s state-of-the-art Ohio greenhouse
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Oddbox and Penrhos Spirits launch 'wonky' gin
Two food-waste-fighting firms join forces to create limited edition spirit made with out-of-spec cucumbers and apples
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Blueberry sector touts fruit’s brain benefits
Fruit’s cognitive benefits are down to their antioxidant and phytochemical properties, which combat inflammation and potentially improve blood flow
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USHBC billboards hit the road in Vietnam
Grab a boost of Blue mobile billboards deployed in Asian market to promote US blueberries
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“Promising” season ahead for Nergi kiwi berries
Both volume and quality look promising for the new Nergi kiwi berry season, according to France-based marketer Sofruileg
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Clock House Farm wins big at National Cherry & Soft Fruit Show
Kent berry grower scoops multiple awards, including for its Driscoll’s Reyna raspberries which will be sent to Buckingham Palace for Royal Family to enjoy
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BerryWorld extends Skip2bfit partnership
Collaboration helps promote active and healthy living in schools
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UK berry industry publishes retail sales data amid viability concerns
Lidl tops the chart of major retailers as the most supportive of British berries, followed by Aldi and Waitrose
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Hall Hunter toasts bumper blueberry crop
Supplier has been promoting blueberries and cream in strong summer for the fruit
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D. Geddes supplies Extra Special strawberries to Asda
Addition of premium range adds to established supply partnership for Scottish grower
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AgroFresh beefs up post-harvest portfolio with Tessara acquisition
Deal marks a global expansion into table grapes and berries of AgroFresh’s food waste reduction and freshness solutions
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Piñata Farms reaps benefit of tracking technology
Leading fruit producer says use of Escavox smart trackers has given it much greater assurance in quality and integrity of shipments
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Fischer 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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Hugh 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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Huelvan berry exports dip in 2022/23
Volume of strawberry, blueberry and raspberry shipments all down on the previous year
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Scotland 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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Driscoll’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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British 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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ASF creates ‘World’s Largest Strawberry Crown’
Creation by food artist Prudence Staite celebrates start of AVA Magnum season