Tomato news archive – Page 101

  • Organics at vital stage
    Article

    Organics at vital stage

    2005-09-01T15:26:20Z

    Thanks to an increasing number of sales channels and the odd celebrity chef endorsement, the organic sector appears to be thriving. But can we believe the hype? New, emerging issues are proving that the industry is not unshakable. Emma Twyning reports.

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    Tomato challenges addressed

    2005-09-01T15:01:00Z

    The rising challenges of tomato growing are to be the major topics under discussion at this year’s Tomato Conference.

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    Mrs Ramsey's ice greens

    2005-08-28T16:01:01Z

    TANA Ramsay, the wife of celebrity chef Gordon, is hoping to steal some of the limelight from her famous husband with the launch of vegetable ice cream recipes.

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    Celebrating the tomato

    2005-08-27T17:01:02Z

    Growers and cookery enthusiasts are to meet in Chichester to celebrate the versatility and health benefits of the tomato.

  • Born again wholesalers
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    Born again wholesalers

    2005-08-25T14:02:15Z

    Rumours of its demise have been greatly exaggerated and the wholesale sector is now beginning to attract renewed interest from suppliers fed up with the misery and pressure of depending on the multiple retail game. Ed Bedington reports.

  • Asda colleagues back to nursery
    Article

    Asda colleagues back to nursery

    2005-08-22T18:01:01Z

    English Village Salads is working with Asda to drive sales of Yorkshire products within the county.

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    We must speculate to communicate

    2005-08-18T16:07:32Z

    There can be no doubt of the importance of consumer communication when it comes to horticulture, although messages may take

  • Article

    Frupac-ing it in

    2005-08-15T20:45:17Z

    In less than a year since it opened its doors, Frupac’s distribution depot at Yaxley is already completing a further major expansion for forthcoming additional tenants, David Shapley went to take a look.

  • Frupac-ing it in
    Article

    Frupac-ing it in

    2005-08-12T14:49:19Z

    In less than a year since it opened its doors, Frupac’s distribution depot at Yaxley is already completing a further major expansion for forthcoming additional tenants, David Shapley went to take a look.

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    Cherry picked from all over the world

    2005-08-12T14:37:49Z

    I can attest to the fact that the English cherry season has been one of the best ever, simply by listening to the public

  • Sato goes softly softly
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    Sato goes softly softly

    2005-08-08T17:01:00Z

    Sato UK has launched a new series of label applicators targeted at the fresh produce industry because of their soft handling and sponge applicators.

  • On-the-go packaging launched
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    On-the-go packaging launched

    2005-08-05T12:01:01Z

    Produce Packaging has launched a versatile marketing solution to help health-conscious consumers pick up fresh produce on-the-go.

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    “Secrets” may surprise a few

    2005-08-04T14:20:01Z

    For anyone in the horticultural industry, be they growers, category managers, one of the few remaining greengrocers or

  • Fresh produce availability on a high
    Article

    Fresh produce availability on a high

    2005-08-03T08:01:01Z

    Bananas and oranges came out top in the ECR On-Shelf Availability survey this quarter, while fresh produce as a category held onto second place.

  • Grow your own success
    Article

    Grow your own success

    2005-07-28T16:41:45Z

    In the last 12 months, the British Potato Council created and put its weight behind a scheme that encouraged schoolchildren to learn more about where food and potatoes come from and healthy eating.

  • The Pittoors vending machine in Duffel, Belgium
    Article

    World first in tomato vending

    2005-07-23T08:01:00Z

    A new idea from Belgium is bringing produce closer to consumers and helping them achieve their 5-A-DAY.

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    Snack attack

    2005-07-21T17:04:00Z

    Recent soaring summer temperatures seem to have had a remarkable effect on fruit and vegetables as far as snacking products

  • Fresh produce heroes
    Article

    Fresh produce heroes

    2005-07-14T17:49:16Z

    Somerfield, fresh from its success at Re:fresh is once again knuckling down and getting on with doing what it does best - selling fresh produce. Ed Bedington took a look at what makes the award-winning company tick.

  • School gets tomato cheque
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    School gets tomato cheque

    2005-07-13T14:01:02Z

    Schoolchildren from Larkshill Primary School in Pontefract are celebrating after being awarded with a cheque for £500 as part of a competition to promote British Tomato week.

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    Tomato crackdown urged

    2005-07-08T17:01:01Z

    The European Tomato Growers group is calling for better regulation on imports of Moroccan and Turkish tomatoes.