Tomato news archive – Page 100
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Taking RPA to Newcastle bad news for growers
Following its relocation to Northallerton, the Rural Payment Agency could soon be on the move again and heading to Newcastle if David Miliband has his way. But the move could prove disastrous for producer organisations, writes John Smith, managing director of Greyfriars.
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ArticleFlandria targets speciality innovation
Belgium is boosting its speciality product offer in 2007 with the addition of some innovative new varieties to the Flandria quality label.
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ArticleIndia goes GAP filling
India’s export development agency Apeda has announced a brand-building exercise for the country’s grapes and an IndiaGAP programme.
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ArticleAlmeria to revamp crop management
The Spanish region of Almeria is to overhaul its crop management in the aftermath of its recent pesticide crisis.
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Hungary reports production boost
Hungary enjoyed an increase in overall fruit production last year but adverse weather conditions resulted in the country importing more than it exported for the third year running.
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Koppert showcases premium novelties
Koppert Cress intrigued Fruit Logistica visitors with its premium products, which included seaweed, grown as cress, ultra-sweet tomatoes and plant-made vase, Venus.
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ArticleCucumber sector energised
As the industry enjoys lower gas prices, cucumber growers are cautiously optimistic about market conditions this season. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers about the state of play.
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German call for pesticide sanctions
The German Association of Fruit and Vegetable Growers (BVEO) is calling for acceptance of unapproved pesticides
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Flanders on innovation streak
Flemish agricultural producers have unveiled a number of innovations, including red chicory under the Flandria brand, blue potatoes, cherry plum tomatoes (Bellino) and sweet mini peppers (Zuccherina).
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German consumers drop produce purchases
Price hikes in Germany’s fresh produce resulted in a drop in consumer purchases in 2006, according to a report given this week at the opening ceremony of this year’s Fruit Logistica.
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Belgian toms hit €99.9 a kilo
The first local tomatoes of the new season were traded at Belgium’s Mechlin auction on Monday and raised €3,754.80 for the national Childhood Cancer Fund.
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ArticleThe future’s unusual
Consumers may be familiar with a pluot or tangelo, but how many have tried a kumato or orange cauliflower? Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading seed breeders and producers about their latest offerings.
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Europe divided over CMO reform
The reaction to last week’s European Commission proposal for reform of the EU fruit and vegetable regime has been mixed across member states.
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ArticleItaly responsible for a quarter of EU production
Fresh produce from Italy now represents a quarter of European production, agricultural organisation Coldiretti has revealed.
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Mid-winter dream for Oberon
Cherry tomato growers have been given a boost with the news that the insecticide Oberon has been handed label approval for use on the crop.
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ArticleHazera makes Lifestyle choice
International hybrid vegetable and field crop seed specialist Hazera Genetics has launched a new line of products aimed at satisfying consumer demand for taste, health and convenience.
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ArticleStanding out from the crowd
Waitrose was crowned Multiple Retailer of the Year at last year’s Re:fresh awards. Emma Twyning caught up with the chain’s central salad and vegetables buyer to find out about its commitment to fresh produce.
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Article$350,000 a kilo tomato seeds
One kilogramme of Hazera Genetics "Summer Sun" tomato hybrid seeds is sold to farmers in Europe for US$350,000, according to Hazera, Israel's largest producer and marketer of vegetable and field crops hybrid seeds.
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ArticleCauli supply wobble
Vegetable production is hugely important to Cornwall’s economy, and the region boasts an ideal early growing location thanks to its temperate climate. However, erratic temperatures have upset the area’s staple winter cauliflower supply this season. Emma Twyning reports.
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ArticleEat reds and greens to beat cancer
Combining red and green produce could help men combat prostate cancer, a study has found.