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.
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
A report compiled for the British government’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has further illustrated the crucial role of seasonal migrant workers and the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Scheme (SAWS) to the horticulture sector.
Super powers
From Goji berries to broccoli – the amount of fresh produce claiming superfood status seems to be growing all the time. Emma Twyning spoke to leading purveyors of the concept to find...
An early taste of summer
First West country strawberries of the season go to market
A farm near Axbridge has beaten the chill to produce its first crop of the year.
Trays of the summer fruit...
Soft Fruit Grower of the Year 2004
Finalists
Alan Firmin LTD
In the grand scheme of things, soft fruit is a new addition to the Alan Firmin portfolio. Farming (top fruit, arable and sheep) began in...
Strawberries go local
Kent grower Andrew Boxall is supplying his strawberry crop direct to three local ASDA supermarkets in the county.
In a pioneering arrangement which matches the ideals of Sir D...
Sales success with larger pack & Smartprice
AMS’ Marketing Department is pleased to report a very positive start with sales performance this year on all lines far exceeding the volumes that were sold...
Tunnel Rental: All your questions answered.
Benefits to you:
Financial - Instead of a big capital outlay at the befinning of the season, this option will offset the cost through regular monthly paym...
Northen European Report
Strawberry season 2002
Belgium and the Netherlands though two seperate countries are seen as one production area for strawberries. The techniques are the same and the export fi...
South African strawberries making a comeback
South African strawberries are set to re-emerge on UK supermarket shelves thanks to the market expansion of international soft-fruit procurement company ...
ASDA buys Produced in Kent strawberries for Ashford, Rochester and Kings Hill stores
It is often said that Supermarkets are not interested in supporting local produce and we at Kent County Council ap...
A Taste Of Summer
The first Produced in Kent strawberries were a highlight of last weekend`s English Food and Wine Festival.
Kent County Council backed Kentish Fare and Produced in Kent members showin...
Lack of labour conditions delaying sector growth
The delays in foreign labour employment is slowing down the growth of the soft fruit producers in Portugal.
Well-Pict Portugal grows in around 45 he...
Sweet Brejão
Thirty years ago, in California, a group of dedicated growers joined efforts to develop the best strawberry known to mankind.
The very particular climate in Brejão, is the dominant fac...
Field to plate: Direct to the table
Brakes is launching a scheme in Bodmin to supply local pubs with Cornish strawberries
As with most produce, you can buy strawberries all year round these days. Bu...
Local farmers pilot fresh food in supermarket trial
A farmer owned soft fruit company is trailing a new direct supply of fruit and vegetables into ASDA superstores across Devon & Cornwall.
From the...
California Strawberries - The Red Edge for Better Health
The California strawberry industry has experienced an impressive year. In spite of challenges with rain and unexpectedly hot weather presented...
Strawberries help you feel fruity.
Eating strawberries and raspberries can increase your sex drive, a nutritionist claimed yesterday.
Patrick Holford, founder of the Institute for Optimism Nutriti...
In the berry best of health
Research is revealing that summer berries have powerful and unexpected health benefits. Some berries will help to stave off the wrinkles and broken veins; others can boost...
Soft Underberry
Weak demand has hit home for strawberry producers in a year in which volumes have doubled.
A big increase in production following last years excellent sales, has not been matched by ...
‘Berries best’ launches soft fruit season
Not all fruit is equal and strawberries and raspberries are more equal than others. That was the message the British Summer Fruits organisation was hoping wo...
The Hotstars interview - Dr Gillian McKeith
"I haven`t had a hamburger for 15 years"
Dr Gillian McKeith star of Channel 4`s You are What you Eat, has scared participants with her stern manner,analys...
Consuming passion
Adam and Eve started it with that apple, and even in todays lean mean diet culture, food and love are intimately connected. Chilean Writer Isabel Allende admitted recently that she ...
Super foods for summer
If you grow fruit and veg in your garden, you`ll know how good they taste. But for those of us who have to rely on supermarkets, summer time is a great time to stock up on frui...
Fresh Produce Journal - Supplement
Strawberries and raspberries are among the best all round foods for anti-ageing antioxidants. Berries have a higher antioxidant content than any other fruit. Five s...
STRAWBERRIES HELP LOVERS GET FRUITY, SAY SCIENTISTS
Madeline Brindley
Strawberries and raspberries are the quintessential summer fruits – nut new research has discovered that they are also bursting ...
Why strawberries are the food of love
Eating strawberries and raspberries increases the sex drive of men and women according to a new study. The fruits contain high levels of zinc, the most important...