Tomato news archive – Page 112
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ArticleTunisia targets UK market
The Tunisian fresh produce industry exhibited at Food & Drink Expo, and has singled the UK out as a target market for its citrus and vegetables.
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ArticleLong Life Solutions in produce breakthrough
LLS Long Life Smart Technology may eliminate the need for CA containers in a major breakthrough for the packaging and fresh produce sectors.
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ArticleSalad sales soar
Dutch salad exports reached an all-time high last year and with new packing equipment and key growth in capsicum, it is not just disease-resistant lettuce that has kept ahead. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleTry another flavour
Burgeoning retail interest has guaranteed UK tomatoes a bigger slice of shelf space this season, while ongoing varietal developments keep growers ahead of shifting consumer demand. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleMorocco utilises strength in depth
Morocco continues to diversify through a range of products as it looks to strengthen its place in the UK market. As ever citrus takes a lead role in exports, but innovative growers are working hard to create new opportunities. John Broy reports.
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ArticleNFU welcomes National School Fruit Scheme expansion
The NFU has said that more growers across England will have the chance to supply fresh fruit and vegetables to schools under the National School Fruit Scheme.
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ArticleJersey tomato season kicks off
The tomato season in Jersey is up and running with first arrivals of new season Elegance large vine tomatoes and beefsteak tomatoes following hot on the heels of Aranca.
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ArticleDel Monte Foods Co reveals third quarter results
The Del Monte Foods Co has reported net sales of $811.1 million for the third quarter ended January 25 2004.
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ArticleCancer research - what can you do?
The Fresh Produce Journal has teamed up with the World Cancer Research Fund to support Fruity Friday: a day (May 14 this year) dedicated to the joy and benefits of eating fruit. In this introductory article, the objectives of the WCRF are explained, along with ways your company can get involved with delivering the fruity message to the UK public.
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ArticleTesco aims for healthy lunchtime rush
Tesco has launched a campaign to persuade office workers to eat healthily.
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ArticleTomaisin the latest offering from Israel
The Tomaisin is the latest in a long line of new products introduced by the Volcani Centre in Israel.
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ArticleBlack is the new red - if you’re talking tomatoes
Sainsbury's claims to be the first UK retailer to stock the black tomato variety - Kumato.
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ArticleSenegal singing a new tune
Senegal is the 14th largest ACP provider of fresh fruit and vegetables to the European Union. This West African country bordering the North Atlantic Ocean is also the largest ACP exporter of cherry tomatoes and the second supplier of green beans and mangoes to the Union. The horticultural sector in Senegal produces a total output of about 370,000 tonnes every year. While cassava, watermelon, cowpeas, squash, tomato, gombo, diakhatou, aubergine and sesame are among the most important crops produced, 95 per cent of the country’s horticultural production is geared towards domestic consumption.
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ArticleSomerfield starts UK tom season
Somerfield is taking delivery next week of its first English cherry tomatoes of the year from Wight Salads.
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ArticleCranberries stop healthy snack gap
Sweetened dried cranberries (SDCs) supplied by Ocean Spray have been incorporated into a new snack bar.
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US retail still shows the way
While the pundits have always claimed that UK supermarkets do the best job in the world, a brief holiday visit to some of the major names in Florida last week showed that the US retailers still have a few tricks up their sleeves, as well as some extra ideas over product and packaging. David Shapley reports.
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ArticleArava continues on upward curve
Israeli grower and exporter Arava continues to expand rapidly.
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Syngenta innovates with new products
Syngenta tries to keep one step ahead of consumers and their requirements.
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Spanish presence outstrips the rest
With precisely 2,950 square metres Spain had the largest display area at this year’s Fruit Logistica.