Tomato news archive – Page 112
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ArticleTomatoes tighten up
Supplies of tomatoes are attracting keener prices on the UK market at the seasons' switch-over.
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ArticleStay fresh with Süd-Chemie
Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging, a business unit of Süd-Chemie Group, now offers a full line of solutions to protect produce and flowers from the harmful effects of ethylene gas.
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ArticleBelgian bounce back ability
After following an excellent 2003 with the annus horribilis that was 2004, Belgian produce looks set for a return to form in 2005. Tony Leighton reports.
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ArticleStay fresh with Süd-Chemie
Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging, a business unit of Süd-Chemie Group, now offers a full line of solutions to protect produce and flowers from the harmful effects of ethylene gas.
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Gomez puts Jersey toms in Reserv
Importer Gomez has added Jersey to its list of quality sources for its Gomez Reserv™ range for the non-supermarket sector.Jersey growers will now provide into Gomez’s Beautiful and Tasty Tomato on the Vine line for the premium brand.
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ArticleA refreshing change
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd won the Re:fresh Foodservice Supplier of the Year award in 2004 and has been shortlisted in the same category for the 2005 award, sponsored by Carmel. Tommy Leighton talks to founder and managing director Tony Reynolds.
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ArticleMinnaar men in new Terra-in
Dutch traders and growers are launching a new trading company on June 1 under the directorship of two former Minnaar stalwarts.
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ArticleGreen tomatoes from Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s is selling ripened tomatoes with a twist - they are green.
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Lettuce and green beans hardest hit
Lettuce and green beans have run the shortest since the frosts in Spain struck production earlier this year.
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New stone sources
This week there are very positive signs that the Spanish soft-fruit industry is at last back on course with substantial
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ArticleEuropean tomato growers consolidate
The European Tomato Producers' Group has met for the third time and decided to expand its role and engage in international dialogue.
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Politics, spring and asparagus
This week there is certainly every indication that spring is in the air. Hardly had the election date been announced than
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ArticleAgrexco dazzles
With ever-present political and geographical issues to contend with, Israel’s horticulturists could be forgiven for opting out of the sector altogether. Yet, as Agrexco’s figures testify, exports continue to rise and growers across the board continue to dazzle Europe with their high quality produce and continual innovations, writes Elspeth Waters.
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ArticleGo faster fruit with stripy tomatoes
Waitrose is jazzing up its tomato category with the introduction of “go faster” stripes on the fruit.
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ArticleFirst English raspberries arrive
The first English raspberries are coming on stream thanks to pioneering work by Chris Tirrell, a KG grower.
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ArticleSouthampton signs new Canary deal
Southampton has strengthened its position in Canary Islands tomatoes with the renewal of an agreement between Associated British Ports, Southampton Fruit Handling and the Federation of Canary Islands Producers (Fedex-Aceto).
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ArticleCompetitive at what price?
As their suppliers are only too painfully aware, the pricing strategies of most major UK retailers have become their key tools of differentiation. Anabella de Sousa looks at the current environment and its impact on the fresh produce sector.
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Biocontrol - the future
With the issue of pesticide residues never far from the front page, biocontrol methods are becoming a must for everyone in the
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ArticleBritish tomatoes catch up
Despite the reported demand for home-grown produce, the area devoted to British tomato production has plummeted in recent years. This season has started with some pleasing prices and yields look promising but will the various promotions in store be enough to convince consumers that British is best? Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleThe kids are alright
With the ongoing focus on school meals, spurred by Jamie Oliver’s campaign, Elspeth Waters looks into the realities of the growing attention directed towards healthy eating among children and some of the fresh produce initiatives happening elsewhere.