Tomato news archive – Page 105
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ArticleJuice squeezes to top
Juice and smoothie producers are making the most of the opportunities available for their products as consumers become increasingly health-oriented in their drinks choices. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleEnjoying a Stubbins streak
When Stubbins Marketing was chosen as the Re:fresh Packer of the Year 2005, the Waltham Cross-based company was already well into a restructuring process to realign itself with the changing needs of its customer base. The last 12 months have seen that process continue and the firm is a finalist in the BA World Cargo Re:fresh Importer of the Year 2006. Tommy Leighton talks to Stubbins commercial director Peter Turone.
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Going Dutch with new man at Greenery helm
Philip Smits recently took the reins at Dutch giant The Greenery, one of the largest suppliers of produce to the European market. He talks to Ed Bedington about his new role and how he sees his company’s position in the dynamic and challenging marketplace.
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The underlying messages of retailer promotions
Just before my regular trek along the high street - figuratively speaking as most stores are now miles away from civilisation
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Co-op backs British on tomatoes
The Co-operative Group is showing its support for British tomatoes this season, with a little help from suppliers IVG White.
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ArticleGreenery wants more
The Greenery UK hopes to make more of the opportunities it has to bring Dutch glasshouse product into the UK and to import more products from countries other than the Netherlands.
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Dredging the dictionary in search of description
Personification of fruit and vegetables is not new, but Tesco appears to have gone a stage further with the arrival of a
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Fewer wrinkles with fruit and veg
People who eat lots of fruit and vegetables are likely to have fewer wrinkles, according to a new study.
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ArticleGomez secures quality
If you are going to create an innovative new product concept for the fresh produce sector, you are going to need an innovative marketing campaign to help it achieve full potential. Gomez has done just that with its Gomez Reserv range, and the icing on top of the cake is that it did it all off its own back. Ed Bedington reports.
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ArticleFamous and Belgian
When it comes to innovation, it’s worth looking at Belgium’s fresh produce sector for new and exciting products. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more
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ArticleTesco launches cancer-fighting tom
A cancer-fighting tomato is to be launched onto the UK market by Tesco.
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ArticleJewel in Jersey's crown
Jersey grower Kevin Herve flew over to the mainland this week to herald the launch of the Jersey Jewel branded tomatoes he is producing exclusively for Tesco.
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Retailers resurrect fruit for Easter
The message that Easter is on the way is already being trumpeted loudly in the aisles of most retail outlets. And while the
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Trade misses out on praise
I often feel that the praise due to the fresh produce industry is not sung loudly enough. After all, it represents a
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ArticleGrowers take long term position
It is early days, but those of an optimistic nature are hopeful about UK tomato prospects this season. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleDutch march on
Salad producers in the Netherlands are hoping to build on their strong position in the UK market. But, despite their proximity, they are not immune to high fuel costs and the effects of a cost-conscious customer. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleSteep learning curve
Giving free fruit to children seems admirable in anyone’s book, but the school scheme appears to have courted nothing but negative attention in recent months. Elspeth Waters caught up with some of the key players in the SFVS to get a more balanced evaluation of its activities.
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Import changes may spell trouble
The European Commission is discussing the future of the Entry Price System, a measure to protect the EU market from cheap
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Almeria returns slide
An increase in production boosted by fine weather conditions has led to a fall in returns for salads growers in Almeria for the first four months of the season.