Tomato news archive – Page 100
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Kent cauli grower quits
Kent’s biggest cauliflower grower, Robert Montgomery from the Isle of Thanet, is to cease production of the crop because the vegetable is no longer financially viable.
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Nuffield scholar takes world tour
English growers have been left with the image of a highly competitive international industry in which new growing techniques and varieties are still exploding onto the scene in the race to at least hold market share.
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ArticleTomatoes add flavour at Asda relaunch
As part of British Tomato Week, Stubbins Marketing Ltd was promoting its new season British grown vine tomatoes at the re-launch of the Asda Store in Harlow Town earlier this week.
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ArticleGrower quits over poor returns
Kent’s biggest cauliflower grower, Robert Montgomery from the Isle of Thanet, is to cease production of the crop because the vegetable is no longer financially viable.
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ArticleSpania Fresh is Importer of the Year
Spania Fresh won the Christian Salvesen sponsored Importer of the Year award at this year’s Re:fresh. Specialising in the production, handling and distribution of high quality tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, the importer workers in partnership with its network of grower groups in Holland, mainland Spain and the Canary Islands, as well as the UK.
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ArticleNow for something completely different
The pressure is on the fresh produce sector to come up with new ideas. The whole industry has been forced to look ahead and has shown itself to have the capacity. Chris Lyddon talks to Martin Evans of Freshgro, who is also chairman of the British Carrot Growers’ Association (BCGA), for his views on the way in which the vegetable sector has taken on the challenge of reinventing its image.
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Jerseys play well in season characterised by colour
I am always delighted when the Jersey season kicks off. Tesco’s 500g pack, priced at £2.49, bears a smart gold and
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ECPA lobbies MEPs to save crops
The European Crop Protection Association (ECPA) is lobbying MEPs to “cast a vote for the range and variety of fruits and vegetables which make up Europe’s dining tables every day”.
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ArticleIt’s all about the soil
Last week Europe’s first licensed Soil Foodweb laboratory was opened at Laverstoke Park in Hampshire, and growers are being urged to regain the balance in their soils for the benefit of their crops. Michael Barker reports.
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Novazone introduces PurFresh
Applied food-technology specialist Novazone, is launching PurFresh this week as a solution for reducing decay, controlling over-ripening and enhancing food safety of fresh produce during transit.
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ArticleBelgian Barons in niche drive
Belgian tomato growers producing under the quality assured Flandria label are carving out a niche for themselves as traditional suppliers of beef tomatoes.
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ESP has groundbreaking pack solution
Evesham Specialist Packaging (ESP) has worked with its suppliers to develop a ground-breaking recycled, compostable packaging solution for fresh produce.
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Israelis go top with Bio
Israeli produce giant Agrexco has enjoyed a highly successful quarter with its Bio Top organic range.
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Pricking the balloon of blissful consumer ignorance
Describing texture and flavour must be one of the most difficult tasks on the planet. Scientists may have perfected this skill
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Mike Lister was installed as general manager of Topgro
Mike Lister was installed as general manager of Topgro, an exclusive supplier of avocados to Tesco, earlier this year. Here, he tells Tommy Leighton what he believes sets his company apart from the rest of the fresh produce industry.
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ArticleJenney in Express response
The Fresh Produce Consortium has responded swiftly to a damning article in the Daily Express on pesticide residues in school fruit and vegetables.
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Tomato growers may be able to combat grey mould
Tomato growers will soon be able to cultivate varieties without having to apply pesticides to resist grey mould (Botrytis cinerea).
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ArticleDigging it at Booths
An emphasis on quality, taste and provenance has kept Booths one step ahead of the competition and, after scooping Re:fresh Foods from Spain Independent Retailer of the Year two years running, the north-west England-based chain intends to keep up the good work. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticlePolish rolling on
A number of UK companies have made firm commitments to Poland, having realised the potential of the recently-joined EU member state. From clean, plentiful land and water supplies to a significant labour force, it seems that Poland still has much to offer. Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading importers and finds out what is on the agenda.
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ArticleEaster bonus
Plant sales across all retail outlets were buoyant this Easter, with gardeners inspired to head out and plant up. Angela Youngman reports.