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...
Scottish Raspberries
Wimbledon fans might be looking forward to their strawberries and cream - but they would be better off snacking on Scottish raspberries.
Experts say they can combat all of summe...
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...
Health Briefs
The humble raspberry is being credited with superfruit powers. Not only can it help witih weight loss but it is recommended for reducing damage to the skin from the sun and alleviating ...
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...
Pick of the berries
If you want fussy children to eat eggs, fruit and cream turn them into ice cream. Raspberries make a particularly good one (Michael Roux rates it as one of his top ten desserts. Y...
Why a handful of strawberries can leave you in the pink
Wimbledon fans might be looking forward to their strawberries and cream - but they would be better off snacking on Scottish raspberries.
Experts...