Tomato news archive – Page 115
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ArticleTesco slashes produce prices
Tesco has slashed the price on a number of produce items, in what it claims is a bid to get people eating healthily.
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ArticleUK seeks alternatives as Spanish freeze takes toll
It is a case of filling the gaps with fruit from other sources as supplies from Spain continue to be severely disrupted.
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Israel in neighbourly fruit-fly gesture
Technology from Israel will help growers in other Middle East countries to eradicate the Mediterranean fruit fly.
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UK toms make early start
The UK tomato season has kicked off slightly early this year with growers cautiously optimistic for a better campaign than in 2004.
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ArticleIs fruit juice healthy?
While the health debate continues to rage, nutritionists are now warning that fruit juices and smoothies may not be as healthy as we think.
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Sourcing mysteries in the aisles
While it is generally agreed that international production of many fruit and vegetables has already reached glut proportions,
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ArticleThe shape of things to come
In this week’s profile on seeds we look at the developments in tomato shapes, colours and sizes with Zeraim Gedera, the work MBM is doing on new potato varieties and how Nirit Seeds is meeting the demands of specialility markets.
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Waitrose claims first for UK cherry tomatoes
Waitrose is laying claim to being the first retailer to stock UK grown cherry tomatoes, from the Isle of Wight.
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ArticleAsda's Smartprice "lunacy"
Asda has taken banana prices to a new low in the launch of its Smartprice on produce and come in for trade criticism.
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ArticleForecast for more cold in Spain
More is yet to come in terms of cold weather hampering supplies in major Spanish growing regions.
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ArticleNovelty a key for brassica
While the UK market for sprouts continues to decline, cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli markets remain fairly stable. As well as striving to improve the performance of traditional brassicas, breeders are helping growers maintain sales through the development of niche sectors, such as purple sprouting broccoli, baby cabbage and coloured cauliflower, reports Sue Jupe.
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Waitrose pilot must earn wings
There is no doubt in my mind that Waitrose’s decision to pilot sales of locally grown produce outside its own brand will
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Label rage the new phenomenon
New-look labels seem to be all the rage in 2005, writes David Shapley.Marks & Spencer has certainly gone to town with its
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Joined-up approach
To start the new year, the Journal’s monthly look at the 5 A DAY campaign features one of its five integral strands -
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Elkind caps off pepper development
Israeli developers are hoping to lead the way in the race to develop new peppers, one of the hottest items on the global agriculture market.
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Crystal ball gazing a brave move
It is a brave man who is prepared to predict anything for the next 12 months, particularly when it comes to fresh produce. But
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ArticleColoured produce helps fight cancer
Australian researchers claim eating a wedge of watermelon or having an extra tomato could halve the risk of developing prostate cancer.
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Sainsbury's bumper Christmas hopes
Sainsbury’s is expecting a good Christmas when it comes to fresh produce.
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Israeli tom sendings rise
Agrexco is expecting a hike in exports of tomatoes to the UK and other markets this season.