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FRUITFUL WORKERS SETTLING IN AT WELL PICT EUROPEAN PORTUGAL
06/03/2009 23:51:00
Fruitful workers settling in at Well Pict European Portugal

Fruitful has had workers arrive at WPE Portugal over Feb and the workers are enjoying the new facilities at the farm. Read more news on: | Well Pict Portugal | Iberian Strawberry | Portuguese strawberry |

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FRUITFUL JOBS NEW WEBSITE GOES LIVE
09/01/2009 23:57:18
Fruitful Jobs new website goes live

Fruitful jobs has launched its new website, the site has been overhauled to include specific sections on areas such as SAWS and a more detailed employer section and jobs board. Read more news on: | Fruitful jobs | SAWS | fresh produce jobs. |

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TABLETOPS CAN HELP EASE LABOUR SHORTAGE
03/01/2009 00:28:20
Tabletops can help ease labour shortage

Tabletops - which have picking costs 30 to 40 per cent lower than for bed-grown strawberry crops - are helping to reduce the adverse impact of a severe labour shortage. Read more news on: | strawberry tabletops | polytunnels | soil sterilisation | low picking costs |

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THE CHAMPION PICKER PROJECT PROVED TO BE SUCCESSFUL.
02/01/2009 14:41:10
The Champion Picker project proved to be successful.

Farms manager Dave Thomson offers some good advice on how to make maximum use of the technique. Read more news on: | champion picker | fruit picking | strawberry picking | labour shortage |

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WELLPICT BERRIES - A BRAND NEW WEBSITE AND FRESH WINTER STRAWBERRIES FROM FLORIDA
25/12/2008 14:41:21
WellPict Berries  - A brand new website and fresh winter strawberries from Florida

The Well Pict Berries website at www.wellpict.com has been updated and improved with more information and resources than ever before. Read more news on: | WellPict Berries | winter strawberries | Florida berries | Dan Crowley |

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WEAK STERLING SOURS BERRY PURCHASING POWER IN EUROPE
17/12/2008 12:09:51
Weak sterling sours berry purchasing power in Europe

Strong demand for strawberries means that the days when they were only on British plates during their UK outdoor growing seasons are long gone. Read more news on: | Well Pict strawberry | Martin Seymour | Tim Miyasaka |

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PAULEYS CROWN FOR WELL PICT
12/12/2008 14:41:42
Pauleys crown for Well Pict

Well Pict European has been crowned Supplier of the Year for the second year. Read more news on: | Pauleys | soft fruit | strawberry | raspberry |

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STRAWBERRY BREEDING SCHEME GETS FUNDING TO SECURE FUTURE
21/11/2008 20:28:20
Strawberry breeding scheme gets funding to secure future

With industry-wide support, the UK`s East Malling Research (EMR)-based strawberry breeding programme now has a sound long-term future. Read more news on: | strawberry breeding | Emr | East Malling Research |

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SOUTH AFRICA - SUCCESSFUL FIRST KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE
05/11/2008 11:29:03
South Africa - Successful first Knowledge and Cultural Exchange

Well Pict European South Africa benefits from 2008 exchange programme. Read more news on: | South Africa strawberry | international exchange programme | strawberry harvesting |

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WELL PICT EUROPEAN - 10 YEARS OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
01/11/2008 12:10:45
Well Pict European - 10 years of sustainable growth

In our tenth anniversary year we can look back at achievements and we look ahead to new challenges. Read more news on: | Martin Seymour | Well Pict European | Soft Fruit Industry | supply chain |

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A VERY WELL-PINK DAY
31/10/2008 11:40:16
A very Well-Pink day

WellPict European supporting Breast Cancer Research by hosting a Wear It Pink Day... Read more news on: | Well-Pink | Wear it Pink Day | Breast Cancer Research | WellPict European |

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A.M.S. EXOTIC, GEORGE FOODS UNITE ON PACKING DEAL
20/10/2008 11:40:54
A.M.S. Exotic, George Foods unite on packing deal

Los Angeles-based A.M.S. Exotic LLC has forged an alliance with sweet potato specialist Wayne E. Bailey Produce Co. Read more news on: | AMS Exotic LLC | Bailey Produce | George Foods | Earth Exotics | baby vegetables |

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WELL PICT NOW OFFERING NEW STRAWBERRY PACKAGING
15/10/2008 21:43:25
Well Pict now offering new strawberry packaging

Well Pict Berries has introduced a new 2 pound strawberry clamshell designed to reduce shipping costs. Read more news on: | Well Pict Berries | PMA Fresh Summit | recyclable PET | Florida strawberry |

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AMS EXOTIC: HAVE WE GONE BACK TO THE FUTURE?
01/09/2008 23:27:41
AMS Exotic: Have We Gone Back To The Future?

In many ways the produce industry has, in order to prosper, gone back to the future. Read more news on: | AMS Exotic | Earth Exotics | Ready to use |

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GLOBAL BERRY CONGRESS FOCUSES ON SOFT FRUIT SEASONALITY
19/05/2008 18:35:09
Global Berry Congress focuses on soft fruit seasonality

Seasonality in fresh soft fruit is set to be the focus of a brand-new marketing campaign. Read more news on: | global berry congress | soft fruit | seasonal berries | strawberry breader |

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A BOXALL & SON AND WELL PICT SUPPLYING STRAWBERRIES TO ASDA FOR 10 YEARS
19/03/2008 23:39:09
A Boxall & Son and Well Pict supplying strawberries to ASDA for 10 years

Andrew Boxall had been growing the finest strawberries in Kent and that in the past 10 years Andrew had been supplying “Local” strawberries to ASDA in Kent. Read more news on: | Boxall | strawberry Kent | strawberry Asda |

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STRAWBERRY CHOIR AT WELL-PICT STRAWBERRY FARMS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
26/02/2008 21:52:01
Strawberry Choir at Well-Pict Strawberry farms in South Africa.

The sweet, melodious sounds of Xhosa women singing resonates over the strawberry fields on a Geelhoutboom farm where all types of berries thrive alongside a clear mountain stream Read more news on: | garden route | south africa strawberry | Outeniqua mountains | Fragro Farm | Chris Charter | Xhosa tribe |

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HILLER FARMS - FINALIST OF SOFT FRUIT GROWER OF THE YEAR 2008
20/02/2008 00:02:21
Hiller Farms - Finalist of Soft Fruit Grower of the Year 2008

Well-Pict Hiller Farms - Finalist of Soft Fruit Grower of the Year 2008 Read more news on: | Hiller Farms | Ragley Hall Estate | English apples | plums | strawberry bed maker |

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YEAR ROUND ORGANIC RASPBERRIES AND STRAWBERRIES AT WELL PICT BERRIES
18/02/2008 17:44:06
Year round organic raspberries and strawberries at Well Pict Berries

Well Pict Berries continues to expand in both their organic and conventional lines. Read more news on: | Well Pict Berries | organic raspberry | organic strawberry | premium berries |

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START THE NEW YEAR WITH A NATURALLY SWEET TREAT
03/01/2008 15:06:13
Start the New Year with a Naturally Sweet Treat

As New Years resolutions are made to get healthy and shed that excess, its time to incorporate fresh berries onto your menu. Read more news on: | fresh berries | health benefits | wellbeing | antioxidants |

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PAULEYS SUPPLIER AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
12/12/2007 15:05:25
Pauleys Supplier Award Winners Announced

Wellpict European, the quality soft fruit specialists, is pleased to announce that they won the coveted Supplier of the Year Award 2007. Read more news on: | Pauleys | Supplier of the Year | soft fruit award | Brakes strawberry |

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5TH GENERATION OF STRAWBERRY GROWERS?
05/12/2007 15:06:25
5th generation of strawberry growers?

Well Pict Scotland : looking at 2008 and beyond- developping the supply of high quality Scottish berries. Read more news on: | Scottish strawberry | Scottish raspberry | Andrew Cranston | berries Scotland |

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BERRIES SHINE IN SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
16/11/2007 15:05:46
Berries shine in southern hemisphere

Well Pict South Africa are leading the supply of Sabrosa. Read more news on: | Sabrosa strawberry | strawberry South Africa | imported fruit |

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AMS KEEPS PACE WITH STRAWBERRY DEMAND
19/07/2007 13:02:59
AMS keeps pace with strawberry demand

A look at how, despite bad weather this season AMS has managed to keep up with demand. Read more news on: | strawberry season | fruit sales | everbearer | strawberry |

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“BUSCAMOS UNA CALIDAD ÓPTIMA”. WELLPICT
16/05/2007 08:25:43
“Buscamos una calidad óptima”. WELLPICT

Buscamos una calidad óptima Read more news on: | fresa | calidad de fruta |

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FIELD TO PLATE: DIRECT TO THE TABLE
09/05/2007 16:02:09
Field to plate: Direct to the table

Brakes is launching a scheme in Bodmin to supply local pubs with Cornish strawberries. Read more news on: | cornish strawberries | Neil Hosking | Brakes | summer berries | fresh strawberries |

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HEALTH TREND CAPTURES IMAGINATION OF BERRY MARKETERS
01/05/2007 10:36:34
Health trend captures imagination of berry marketers

Testament to Well Pict European`s thinking at the forefront of the industry, the company is now pioneering superfruit sales. Read more news on: | super food | you are what you eat | fruit snacking | uk berries | superfood |

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LOCAL ENGLISH STRAWBERRIES THROUGHOUT THE CORNISH REGION.
30/04/2007 10:36:42
Local English strawberries throughout the Cornish region.

Well Pict European is supplying Brakes, the food service specialist with local Cornish strawberries. Read more news on: | Local English Strawberry | Local Cornish Strawberry | Neil Hosking | Brakes |

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WELL-PICT UNVEILS NEW PACKAGING AND EXPANDED ORGANIC PROGRAM
23/04/2007 10:37:57
Well-Pict unveils new packaging and expanded organic program

In response to environmental concern Well Pict has increased shipping efficiency with more units per shipment. Read more news on: | Well Pict | soft fruit | organic berries | well pict varieties | organic raspberry | organic strawberry |

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ELSANTA IN EARLY AT ASDA
12/04/2007 10:38:04
Elsanta in early at Asda

Tanyard Nurseries, near Cheddar, Somerset, was the first AMS farm to come online Read more news on: | tanyard nurseries | elsanta strawberry | glasshouse strawberry | ams marketing | Angela Le Provost |

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FRUIT LOGISTICA PARTICIPATION
15/03/2007 12:10:24
Fruit Logistica Participation

Well Pict European Group recently participated in the industry`s largest exhibition. Read more news on: | Well Pict European | soft fruit | berries | Fruit Logistica |

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NO TROPO DA DISTRIBUIÇÃO
13/03/2007 10:14:21
No tropo da distribuição

Well Pict Portugal são também os morangos sa Asda/Wal-Mart. Read more news on: | Sofia Rosendo | Well Pict portugal | morangos |

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FRESH FOOD: PRODUCE: BERRIES ON TOP
01/03/2007 11:28:31
Fresh Food: Produce: Berries on top

A big berry season should help soothe the hurt from citrus` winter stumble. Read more news on: | California berries | soft fruit Watsonville | well pict inc | organic berries | Dan Crowley |

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A.M.S. EXOTIC ADDS VALUE TO SPECIALTY PRODUCE
28/02/2007 11:40:26
A.M.S. Exotic adds value to specialty produce

After only two years in the retail market, A.M.S. Exotic has seen its fresh-cut Earth Exotics vegetables grow to about 60 percent of its business. Read more news on: | AMS Exotic | exotic fruit | fresh produce | earth exotics |

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AMS BRINGS YAWYE TO BERRIES
07/02/2007 22:15:01
AMS brings YAWYE to berries

UK-based soft-fruit specialist AMS Marketing will unveil a new concept for the category with its range of You Are What You Eat. Read more news on: | YAWYE | you are what you eat | berry | super food |

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WELL-PICT BERRIES INTRODUCES NEW PACKAGING OPTIONS
03/02/2007 12:00:14
Well-Pict Berries introduces new packaging options

As Well-Pict Berries (Watsonville, CA) approaches 2007, the company announced plans to introduce new berry varieties. Read more news on: | Well Pict Berries | Watsonville | packaging | soft fruit | organic berries | well pict varieties |

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SUPER POWERS
01/02/2007 12:01:12
Super powers

The concept of superfruits is having a large impact on the fresh produce industry. Read more news on: | ams marketing | superfood | blueberries | raspberries | strawberries |

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WELL PICT SCOTLAND FINALIST OF SOFT FRUIT GROWER OF THE YEAR 2007
31/01/2007 00:03:20
Well Pict Scotland finalist of Soft Fruit Grower of the Year 2007

Well Pict Scotland finalist of Soft Fruit Grower of the Year Read more news on: | well pict scotland | soft fruit grower of the year | highland court farm |

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A.M.S. EXOTIC REVIEW
10/01/2007 11:29:24
A.M.S. Exotic Review

A.M.S. Exotic is going from strength to strength, particularly following its entry into the retail market. Read more news on: | AMS Exotic | retail | vegetables |

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NOW IS TIME TO GET THE BEST DEALS ON TUNNELS
27/12/2006 00:03:36
 Now is time to get the best deals on tunnels

Get your tunnels for as little as £45 per acre per week. Find the latest information on: polytunnels, spanish tunnels, table tops, agricultural polythene, high tunnels. Read more news on: | polytunnels | spanish tunnels | table tops | agricultural polythene | high tunnels |

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AMS DU GROUPS WELLPICT.
08/11/2006 10:14:54
AMS du groups WellPict.

AMS, du groups WellPict, produit 45 ha de fraise et souhaite atteindre prochainement les 100 ha. Read more news on: | AMS | Well Pict | Sofia Rosendo |

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ANDREW BOXALL WINS "BEST TASTING APPLE" AWARD FOR HIS COX
26/10/2006 23:38:18
Andrew Boxall Wins "Best Tasting Apple" award for his cox

Andrew Boxall has won the Best Tasting Apple award at the National Fruit Show Read more news on: | Andrew Boxall | top fruit | uk apple | kentish garden of england |

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AN EXOTIC EXPERIENCE MADE EASY
20/10/2006 23:42:28
An Exotic Experience Made Easy

A look at how AMS Exotics` premium vegetables can make food preperation so much easier. Read more news on: | AMS Exotic | Earth Exotic premium vegetables |

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A.M.S. EXOTIC TAKES LINE NATIONAL
25/09/2006 11:02:33
A.M.S. Exotic takes line national

A look at the Earth Exotics range of premium vegetables now available across America. Read more news on: | AMS Exotic | earth exotic | vegetables |

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COBNUTS MAKE RETAIL BREAKTHROUGH
10/09/2006 09:11:03
Cobnuts make retail breakthrough

Kent cobnut growers have received a boost from Yorkshire through additional multiple retailer programmes with Asda and Morrisons. Read more news on: | kent cobnuts | asda | morrisons | sainsbury | waitrose | ams marketing | kg fruits |

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A.M.S. EXOTIC ANNOUNCES THE INTRODUCTION OF OUR NEW EARTH EXOTIC’S COOKED VEGETABLE LINE.
15/08/2006 17:45:02
A.M.S. Exotic announces the introduction of our New Earth Exotic’s Cooked Vegetable line.

We specialize in Retail, Food Service and Wholesale Baby Vegetable products nationwide. Read more news on: | AMS Exotic | vegetables | earth exotic |

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A.M.S. EXOTIC INTRODUCES ALL NEW EARTH EXOTIC'S COOKED VEGETABLES WITH 60 DAY SHELF.
15/08/2006 17:43:53
A.M.S. Exotic introduces all new Earth  Exotic

AMS Exotic has announced the production of cooked vegetables as part of Earth Exotics range. Read more news on: | AMS Exotic | earth exotic | premium vegetables |

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A.M.S. EXOTIC LAUNCHES ALL NEWS EARTH EXOTIC'S VALUE ADDED BABY VEGETABLES
07/07/2006 13:09:16
A.M.S. Exotic launches all news Earth Exotic

A.M.S. Exotic announces the introduction of our Newly Redesigned Earth Exotic’s Premium Vegetable line. Read more news on: | AMS Exotic | earth exotics | premium vegetables |

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THE LOCAL TASTE OF SCOTTISH STRAWBERRIES
19/06/2006 13:09:29
The Local Taste of Scottish Strawberries

The first locally grown Scottish strawberries of the season have finally arrived and are being snapped up by local supermarkets. Read more news on: | asda | scottish strawberry | fresh strawberry | well pict scotland | local food |

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SWEET BREJÃO
10/05/2006 17:50:41
Sweet Brejão

Thirty years ago, in California, a group of dedicated growers joined efforts to develop the best strawberry known to mankind. Read more news on: | Well Pict European | Well Pict Strawberries | Martin Seymour | Well Pict Portugal |

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DOCE BREJÃO
10/05/2006 09:46:52
Doce Brejão

Há trinta anos, na Califórnia, um grupo de dedicados agricultores juntaram esforços para criar o melhor morango ao cimo da terra. Read more news on: | Well Pict Portugal | Sofia Rosendo | Brejao |

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ASDA GOES LOCAL ON SOFT FRUIT
25/04/2006 09:11:32
Asda goes local on soft fruit

Asda is extending the scope of its local sourcing when it comes to strawberries, with a little help from Advanced Marketing Services. Read more news on: | asda | local strawberry | ams marketing |

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AN EARLY TASTE OF SUMMER
24/04/2006 18:10:41
An early taste of summer

First West country strawberries of the season go to market Read more news on: | local strawberry | ASDA fresh strawberries | tanyard farm nurseries | farm axbridge | Andrew Le Provost |

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LACK OF LABOUR CONDITIONS DELAYING SECTOR GROWTH
12/04/2006 17:49:02
Lack of labour conditions delaying sector growth

A look at how foreign labour employment shortages are delaying soft fruit production in Portugal. Read more news on: | Well Pict Portugal | strawberries Portugal | Sofia Rosendo | soft fruit Portugal |

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MÁO-DE-OBRA CONDICIONA CRESCIMENTO DO SECTOR
12/04/2006 00:14:29
Máo-de-obra condiciona crescimento do sector

Máo-de-obra condiciona crescimento do sector Read more news on: | Well Pict Portugal | morango frutos | Sofia Rosendo | morango Sabrosa |

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FRANCE JOINS THE WELL PICT EUROPEAN FAMILY
04/04/2006 19:09:36
France joins the Well Pict European family

AMS European have ensured their establishment as one of the most free-thinking and revolutionary soft fruit companies in France. Read more news on: | Well Pict European France | soft fruit | berries | AMS Exotic | AMS European | Rungis Market |

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SOUTH AFRICA: EXPONENTIAL GROWTH IN 2006
04/04/2006 13:10:37
South Africa: Exponential growth in 2006

Well Pict South Africa is going from strength to strength... Read more news on: | Well Pict European South Africa | soft fruit South Africa | strawberry grower South Africa George | Chris Charter |

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PRODUCTION INCREASES AFTER A SUCCESSFUL 2005
04/04/2006 12:08:14