Tomato news archive – Page 107
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We must speculate to communicate
There can be no doubt of the importance of consumer communication when it comes to horticulture, although messages may take
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Frupac-ing it in
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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ArticleFrupac-ing it in
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
I can attest to the fact that the English cherry season has been one of the best ever, simply by listening to the public
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ArticleSato goes softly softly
Sato UK has launched a new series of label applicators targeted at the fresh produce industry because of their soft handling and sponge applicators.
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ArticleOn-the-go packaging launched
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
For anyone in the horticultural industry, be they growers, category managers, one of the few remaining greengrocers or
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ArticleFresh produce availability on a high
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.
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ArticleGrow your own success
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.
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ArticleWorld first in tomato vending
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
Recent soaring summer temperatures seem to have had a remarkable effect on fruit and vegetables as far as snacking products
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ArticleFresh produce heroes
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.
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ArticleSchool gets tomato cheque
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
The European Tomato Growers group is calling for better regulation on imports of Moroccan and Turkish tomatoes.
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ArticleEnhancement of an industry
We all know fruit and vegetables are the key component of a healthy diet. But with nutrition-based horticultural research still in its infancy, it is too soon to say just how beneficial they could be. However, with dedicated projects on the increase, it may not be long before we can buy nutrient-enhanced produce, helping us to harness its healthy powers to the full. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleTesco's fruit and salad sales explosion
UK consumers last week bought a record volume of Tesco fruit and salads as they shaped up for the summer holidays, the retailer said.
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The future’s in the pea leaves
The stone-fruit season is now getting underway after a slow start, writes David Shapley, and we are beginning to seen the full
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Apricots drive Armenian production
Armenia’s fruit crop will be significantly bigger this year, due to unusually favorable weather conditions, according to the country’s agriculture ministry.
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New SOLA to aid soft fruit
have been granted by the PSD for the use of the insecticide Oberon (spiromesifen) for spidermite and whitefly control in cucumbers, aubergines, gherkins and strawberry crops grown in inert substrates.
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ArticleThe appeal of summer
Summer eating is all about colourful fruit and salad selections. This year, to meet demand and increase consumption, retailers will be appealing to consumers by maximising availability and introducing new lines, to suit a variety of shoppers and occasions, writes Elspeth Waters.