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S T ORY OF OPPOR TUNITY

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What is our Magic?

Others just sell you plants. We help you grow and turn young plants quickly into p ro d u c t i v e , b e a u t i f u l

• rchards.

We are your ‘Essential Guide to Honeyberries or Haskap.’ Simple answers to a modern and profitable berry.

CHANGING LANDSCAPE

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W E A K E N E D T H E G R O W E R

• Commoditisation - lower

production costs in other parts

• f the world enable fresh

produce to be imported at less cost than local growers can produce it for

• Farmers are getting older, and

the need for succession planning is critical.

• The high cost of agriculture land

in the UK is a deterrent to new young entrants

• Falling yields and growing pest

pressure

E M P O W E R E D T H E G R O W E R

• Organic & Local produce
• Food nutrition & premium

prices

• Value added products
• Craft alcohol
• Frozen fruit and berries
• Agritourism
• New crops and export

E V E RY O N E L O V E S B E R R I E S

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W H E R E T O F O C U S ?

Focus on crops that empower the grower to benefit from the many positive trends in

• agriculture. For example -
• AgProducts - High Margin
• Hops - Micro Breweries
• Cider Apples - Craft Cider
• Berries - Frozen & Smoothies
• Organic & local produce

–DUTCH SCIENTIST

"I do not know why Russians are engaging in breeding any other crops for which they have lagged behind for decades when they have such a miracle."

H A S K A P O R H O N E Y B E R RY

IT WILL THRIVE, BUT..

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IT IS NOT A BLUEBERRY

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IS YOUR CLIMATE PERFECT?

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HEALTHY SOIL IS ADVISED

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W H I C H VA R I E T I E S ?

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G R O U P S 2 0 1 6 FAV O U R I T E S 2 0 1 7 FAV O U R I T E S C O O L E R C L I M AT E S WA R M E R C L M AT E S Early 1 wk Cooler

• Indigo Gem
• Happy Giant
• Blue Moose
• Blue Palm
• Honeygin
• Happy Giant
• Blue Horn
• Blue Moose
• Honeygin

Mid +2 wk Cooler

• Aurora
• Wojtek
• Zojka
• Blue Banana
• Blue Desert
• Blue Angus
• Blue Banana
• Blue Desert
• Blue Angus
• Aurora
• Zojka
• Blue Banana
• Blue Desert
• Aurora
• Zojka

Late +3 wk Cooler/Warmer

• Giant’s Heart
• Boreal Beauty
• Giant’s Heart
• Boreal Beauty
• Giant’s Heart
• Boreal Beauty

Very Late +4 wk Cooler/Warmer

• Strawberry Sen.
• Blue Treasure
• Boreal Blizzard
• Strawberry Sen.
• Blue Treasure
• Boreal Blizzard
• Strawberry Sen.
• Blue Treasure
• Boreal Blizzard

W H I C H F L AV O U R S ?

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TA RT TA RT / S W E E T S W E E T / TA RT S W E E T

• Blue Q
• Happy Giant
• Blue Horn
• Blue Moose
• Honeygin
• Indigo Gem
• Aurora
• Boreal Beauty
• Wojtek
• Zojka
• Blue Angus
• Blue Desert
• Blue Banana +
• Giant’s Heart
• Strawberry Sen.
• Blue Palm
• Blue Treasure
• Boreal Blizzard

• Easy to grow organically and locally in healthy and balanced soil (ideal pH

6.4), and not fussy like Blueberries regarding soil type

• Global products derived from these berries have commercially proven it as a

premium fruit

• Achieves the Holy Grail in fruit, as it makes a range of world class alcohol

(High tannins and Brix of 20 plus)

• Low orchard running costs and plant is very cold and frost hardy and can be

planted in many regions of the world

• Harvest mechanically and no annual pruning or trellising needed

ADVANTAGES TO GROWERS

ADVANTAGES TO GROWERS

• Attractive yields per acre of 8,000 to 12,000 pounds (1,000 plants per acre at

maturity)

• Low global supply and premium pricing up to $8.00 per pound
• Berries are suitable for fresh, frozen and process markets - amazing value

added products like juice, jam, ice creams, dried berries and many nutritional products

• Very healthy and nutritious - high antioxidants and mineral content

compared to other berries

• Unique taste, colour and kids love them!

BORN TO BE A STAR

Honeyberry Gin BBC Farming

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M E C H A N I C A L H A R V E S T I N G

Straddle Harvesters in Poland Harvesting in Poland

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WHERE IS THE CATCH?

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WE ARE WORLD LEADER

By Investing in

• Honeyberry Research
• Tissue Culture Solutions
• Top World Varieties
• Honeyberry & Haskap

Guide

• Growing and Soil Health

Solutions

• Sales & Marketing support

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“What is our Magic? Others just sell you plants. We help you grow and turn young plants quickly into productive, beautiful orchards.”

February 2015 April 2016

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INFRASTRUCTURE IN PLACE?

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T H E N E X T S T E P

Working together with growers around the globe to create 'Premium Honeyberry Growing Regions.’ with a unique story of 'terroir' and built around beautiful and profitable orchards.

“As you may recall, Canola was just a good idea 30 years ago.”

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