Four of Europe`s leading berry companies involved in developing new varieties are going to be speaking at the Global Berry Congress organised by Eurofruit Magazine. Read more news on: | Global berry congress | fresh berries | strawberry varieties | Eurofruit Magazine |

Berries and pomegranate may serve better as valentine`s gifts for lovers than chocolate as studies found these foods can boost heart health. Read more news on: | berries | pomegranate | bilberries | LDL cholesterol | Alzheimer | antioxidants |

The prestigious annual Grower of the Year awards this year attracted the attention of Crop Pro Tech, the industry specialists in safeguarding your production. Read more news on: | crop pro tech | grower of the year | crop protection | table tops |

A diet rich in berries may boost levels of good cholesterol and improve blood pressure, indicating their potential benefits for heart health. Read more news on: | berries | LDL cholesterol | HDL cholesterol | heart health | bilberries | lingonberries | black currants | strawberry |

Huelva turned from almost solely cultivating strawberries to have a wider range of products, including raspberries, blueberries and currants. Read more news on: | Huelva strawberry | raspberry Spain | blueberry | currants | Strawberry Symposium |

Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, which is especially important for women of child-bearing age because it reduces the chance of some birth defects, such as spina bifida. Read more news on: | strawberry | folic acid | strawberry folate | natural pigments | anthocyanins |

Undoubtedly, we can consider blueberry as one of the agricultural products which have recently caused more expectancy and growth in the markets worldwide and in particular in Europe. Read more news on: | blueberry | Euroberry Marketing | Hortifruit |

Researchers have found that drinking three glasses of cranberry juice a day is significantly reducing the risk of heart disease. Read more news on: | cranberry | good cholesterol | antioxidant | heart disease |

Foods reported to be high in powerful antioxidants, which help fight the oxidation process contributing to age-related diseases, are gaining growing interest. Read more news on: | blueberry | antioxidants | heart disease | anthocyanins |

Scientists in Arkansas are reporting new evidence that natural pigments responsible for the beautiful blue/purple/reddish color of certain fruits and vegetables may help prevent obesity. Read more news on: | fruits | vegetables | berries | blueberry | anthocyanins | blackberry | strawberry |

WellPict County Local and ASDA/IP Look towards the future in the South West Region. Read more news on: | Asda apples | NFU | dessert apples | International Produce IPL | cider apples | UK top fruit |

Herefordshire Council is to withdraw its policy of requiring automatic planning permission for all polytunnels in the county. Read more news on: | NFU | polytunnels | planning permission | soft fruit |

Wellpict Inc demonstrates the developments in its organic and conventional lines. Read more news on: | Wellpict | organic | packaging | strawberry |

Kentish fruit is supplying ASDA stores with award winning Cox and other varieties. Read more news on: | UK apple | pears | local fruit | ASDA | IPL |

Competition for Primary Schools in Kent to win a FREE supply of local apples! Read more news on: | LFA | local produce | kentish apples | school fruit |

If there`s any one fruit that symbolises the British summer, it`s the strawberry. This succulent, fragrant fruit is as beautiful as it is flavourful. Read more news on: | local strawberry | British strawberry season | Wimbledon | buy British | healthy berries |

Government clarifies position on polytunnel planning in England Read more news on: | polytunnels | polytunnels planning permission | spanish tunnels |

The new study found that those who reported eating the most strawberries experienced lower blood levels of C-reactive protein, a biomarker for inflammation in the blood vessels. Read more news on: | strawberry | cardiovascular disease | heart disease | folate | LDL cholesterol | antioxidants |

UK supermarket Asda is showing immense support to UK farmers following the unseasonal weather so far. Read more news on: | Asda apples | International Produce | IP ASDA | hail apple | apple grower |

The use of polytunnels has revolutionised soft fruit production in the UK Read more news on: | soft fruit | poly tunnels | strawberry polytunnels |

A look at how a shortage in labour is causing problems in the soft fruit industry. Read more news on: | seasonal labour | soft fruit | hiller farms | fruitful jobs |

Very few historical records exist on ancient blueberry culture in the Greek and Roman empires. Those cultures did use parts of the blueberry plants and fruit to eat or to treat ailments. Read more news on: | blueberry plants | antioxidants | heart disease | anthocyanin | superfoods |

A look at the iconic British Bramley Apple. Read more news on: | bramley apple | fruit | cooking apple | english apple and pears |

Blueberries could strengthen blood vessels against oxidative stress that may lead to heart disease, says new research - news that could boost already impressive sales. Read more news on: | blueberry | oxidative stress | superfoods | cholesterol | cardiovascular disease |

The decision to bring in planning regulations for using soft fruit polytunnels is unlikely to be rolled out to Scottish farms. Read more news on: | Well Pict European Scotland | poly tunnels | crop protection | polytunnel planning permission | spanish tunnels | scottish farms |

A farmer owned soft fruit company is trailing a new direct supply of fruit and vegetables into ASDA superstores across Devon & Cornwall. Read more news on: | ASDA | strawberries | potatoes | fresh cabbages | fresh cauliflower | broccoli | greens | leeks | fresh local food |

Maybe this recent initiative, by Asda and AMS, will boost berry intake north of the border... Read more news on: | asda | strawberry scotland | scottish strawberry | local strawberry |

English apples will receive their biggest promotional push for many years this season. Read more news on: | apple | top fruit | dessert apples | English apple and pears | tesco apples | sainsbury apple | english top fruit |

Demand for berries and cherries is exploding because of their proven health benefits, but there`s plenty of potential for even more growth. Read more news on: | soft fruit | Well Pict | antioxidants | health |

An analysis of the blueberry market in the UK and the challenges such a market is facing, along with practical solutions the industry can collective make. Read more news on: | blueberry | soft fruit | Well Pict European | fruit grower |

Well Pict Spain`s outlook on the forthcoming season. Read more news on: | Well Pict Spain | strawberry | soft fruit | frost |

An analysis of the British Top Fruit market over the last season and the possibilities that are held for the future. Read more news on: | soft fruit | AMS | top fruit | apples | pears |

The history behind, and the future of the British Plum industry, including case study of an Evesham fruit grower. Read more news on: | plum | soft fruit | local produce | Asda stores | stone fruit |

Polytunnels are essential to the success of many fruit growers. Here we take a look at the reasons for their use. Read more news on: | Poly tunnels | soft fruit | crop protection | spanish tunnels |

It is no longer realistic or economic to grow strawberries in the UK climate to the standards of reliability and quality demanded by customers without tunnel protection. Read more news on: | Crop protection | polytunnels | soft fruit growth | strawberry polytunnels |

Kirk Larson discusses how to look for the perfect strawberry Read more news on: | strawberry | grower | agronomy |

In Portugal verlangsamt der Mangel an ausländischen Arbeitskräften das Wachstum großer Betriebe in den Anbaugebieten für Erdbeeren und kleine Beerenfrüchte. Read more news on: | Well Pict | Projekt Natura |

Congratulations to ASDA for winning the BBC Food and Farming award for best retailer. Read more news on: | asda | ams marketing | bbc award | local deliveries |

A look at the problems affecting the strawberry harvest and the impact that this has had on sales within the UK. Read more news on: | strawberry grower | crop protection | soft fruit | Sabrosa | strawberry Huelva | Camarosa |

A look at the new management control system in use at West newton Fruit designed to make efficiencies in the production process. Read more news on: | packing | soft fruit | PacKing Software | strawberry packhouse |

A look at the success of the poly tunnel, and why it is one of the most important agricultural developments. Read more news on: | poly tunnel | soft fruit | crop protection | planning restrictions |

Growing news takes a look at what 2005 holds in stores for soft fruit production, and analyses what we can expect from each of the various fruits. Read more news on: | Soft fruit | grower | strawberry | blueberry | |

David Johnston gives his views on how the industry can avoid some of the stresses of last season. Read more news on: | strawberry | grower | agronomy | Well Pict European | soft fruit |

Kent County Council, through their Produced in Kent initiative are encouraging the purchase of local apples. Read more news on: | Produced in Kent | apples | local fruit |

An analysis of the PickWise labour productivity analysis tool set to improve efficiency in the UK fresh produce market. Read more news on: | labour productivity | PickWise | supply chain system |

British Summer Fruits chairman Laurence Olins has revealed what a successful year 2004 has been for British soft fruits. Read more news on: | British Summer Fruits | soft fruit | strawberry | grower | polytunnels |

A season filled witih positive media has led to a significant increase in soft fruit sales in ASDA stores. Read more news on: | soft fruit | ASDA | strawberry | blueberry | AMS marketing |

Stargrow Nursery have diversified allowing them to supply soft fruit throughout the world. Read more news on: | Well Pict European | South Africa | Strawberry | grower | soft fruit |

Well-Pict European Evesham`s base has been working hard all season to ensure their customers get the best possible service. Read more news on: | soft fruit | well pict | berries | |

Worcestershire based grower, Starlight Growers` have seen their success move at a huge rate. Read more news on: | Starlight Growers | Well-Pict European | soft fruit | fruit grower | strawberry |

Following their move to new premises, ESP packaging are preparing for major expansion into the international market. Read more news on: | packaging | ESP | AMS | distribution services |

An analysis of the reasons as to why the marketing of local produce has ensured the sales of such produced have over taken organics. Read more news on: | Soft fruit | local produce | organic | ASDA | regional branding |

Runners-up when the category was first introduced last year, ASDA have gone one better in 2004. Read more news on: | ASDA | soft fruit | local produce | grower |

A round up of the soft fruit industry conference, in which the atmosphere was not as buoyant as has been on previous occasions. Read more news on: | soft fruit | grower | polytunnel |

Pioneering Packaging: Thursday 25th November saw the exciting launch in ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­all 270 ASDA stores of a brand new concept in cherry packaging. Read more news on: | ams marketing | asda cherry | cherry packaging | well pict european |

A look at what sets to be one of this season`s most lucrative fruit markets. Read more news on: | top fruit | apples | |

2004 has been another successful year with sales performance by volume increasing by 15% over all categories year on year. Read more news on: | soft fruit |