During the Winter months when the British consumer still wants to see fresh strawberries on the supermarket shelves, the Middle East provides the majority of the fruit.

The impact of EU accession on the SAWS scheme and the manual agricultural workforce in the UK.

A look at the amazing health benefits and properties of strawberries, proving they are an easy and delicious way to maintain a healthy body.

An in depth look at the history behind the humble cherry and the health and medicinal benefits that they bring to lovers of the fruit.

Demonstrating their consumer demand awareness Rupert Hargreaves from Hargreaves plants urges the industry to protect what the British consumer wants.

Peter and Helen Clarke are the growers behind Bielby Berries Ltd, growers of strawberries.

John Giles, Divisional Director Promar International talks about the changes taking place in the soft fruit sector, and what we can expect in the next few years.

Chris Rose, Commercial Director SCS gives Growing News the run down on PickWise and what we can expect for 2004.

A look at the new system for controlling weeds in the confined space of tunneled strawberry crop, as designed by Micron Sprayers.

Jeremy Boxall, Commercial Manager, LEAF explains why he thinks the LEAF marque is the way forward for both grower and consumer.

ASDA has teamed up with Kent County Council to promote locally grown apples as part of the council`s `Produced in Kent` campaign.

Dr James Carew of the SFTG reports on the research done on double-cropping of raspberries.

A brief look at how berries can be used in an ice cream.

EFS have appointed new agents to ensure maximum penetration of UK and Southern European markets.

With the cherry season well under way, we take a look at the cherry and picota markets, and analyses what we can expect to see.