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...
Health trend captures imagination of berry marketers
The UK’s obsession with ‘superfoods’ has spurred a new line of convenient berry packs at Wellpict European. Gill McShane reports.
The con...
Blueberries show promise in protecting heart
Blueberries could strengthen blood vessels against oxidative stress that may lead to heart disease, says new research - news that could boost already impres...
History of blueberry plants
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 ...