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A big December wet spell threw a spanner in the works for Canterbury berry growers during the vital pre-Christmas trade.

The rich black colour of blackcurrants is what makes them so valuable, says South Canterbury grower Hamish McFarlane.

New Zealand's blueberry industry is celebrating record production this season.

If imported frozen berries caused the five recent cases of Hepatitis A, these must have been contaminated during handling, claims a scientific expert.

FSL Foods is voluntarily recalling other Fruzio products to provide extra assurance to its customers.

The importance of strong country of origin labelling reform has been highlighted by a recent international health scare, with four cases of hepatitis A being linked to frozen berries.

The Ministry for Primary Industries has recalled the brand of frozen berries associated with the increased risk from Hepatitis A.

Scientists in North Carolina and New Zealand want to build scientific evidence to convince consumers that berries are nature's "go to" health food.