Tomato news archive – Page 121
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Allfruit appoints directors
Canary Islands tomato specialist Allfruit International has appointed three new directors.
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ArticleFlandria launches Belgian winter tomatoes
After three years of applied scientific research Flandria tomato producers in Belgium have made the requisite investment to be able to supply a reasonable quantity of winter tomatoes from 2004 on...
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ArticleSize surprise in Canary Islands
Tomatoes from plants of new varieties are throwing up a few surprises in the Canary Islands this season.
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Fresh Del Monte go to Poles
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has announced the acquisition of Polish-based Expans, a leading distributor of fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Burbank makes capital gains
In the second part of a three-part series the Journal takes a look at the challenges faced by Burbank when sending an array of quality fruit and vegetables lines across to the UK from Rungis Market, in Paris and how it aims to meets the demands of its London customers. John Broy reports.
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Locally minded
As a seed company with sales in more than 150 countries around the world, it would be easy for Seminis Vegetable Seeds to think purely on a global level, disregarding the almost forgotten concepts of seasonality and regionality. But, says special projects manager Steve Parrott, as the newly introduced range shows, this is far from the case.
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Stubbins scoops bronze in Wales
Stubbins Marketing Ltd has won a bronze medal in the True Taste / Gwir Flas Wales Food & Drink Awards 2003-4 for its Santa baby plum tomatoes.
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From Rungis with love
Over the course of the next three issues, the Journal will follow the processes that allow Bradford-based Burbank Ltd to supply its UK customer base with a wide variety of high quality fruit and vegetable lines from Rungis wholesale market in Paris. The ball starts rolling, of course, with the procurement of that produce in the French capital, where our man in Rungis Philippe Gautier caught up with Burbank's man in Rungis Andrew Foster.
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ArticleEverfresh Europe makes retail move
Everfresh Europe is launching a range of pre-packed fresh salads and herbs into the retail market, which aim to extend the life of the produce by up to 10 times.
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Brittany back on song
Breton growers report key brassica lines are back on track after the prolonged dry spell.
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ArticleBeacon Foods gets fruity
Beacon Foods has developed a whole range of fruit ingredients, which can accompany a variety of dishes.
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ArticleFirm thumbs up for IQ tester
Throughout October the Journal features a weekly series examining the latest developments in produce machinery. This week there has been firm praise from US avocado specialist Mission, for Sinclair iQ's fruit testing technology, while Greefa introduces its latest development in sorting, the new generation iQS II
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ArticleWinter hots up for Israel
As UK temperatures start to fall, prospects are hotting up for Israeli winter lines, particularly sweet potatoes, in light of European shortages and poor availability from the US. Emma Hatfield talks to Israeli producers and exporters to catch up on the latest news from Israel on conventional and organic lines.
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ArticleCanaries face crucial year
Canary Islands tomatoes fill a vital window of opportunity in the UK market. However, recent seasons have proved problematic and the coming year is viewed as make or break. Optimism remains high though, with a host of new varieties as the industry prepares to rise to the challenge. John Broy reports.
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Retailers prepare for Hallowe'en
David Shapley takes his regular look at the UK supermarket shelves.
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ArticleFresh Del Monte Produce reports solid Q3 results
Earnings per share, net sales, net income all advance despite challenging market conditions in Europe.
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ArticlePacking it in for produce
The produce packaging arena has little time to relax. Businesses are eager to stay one step ahead of the competition in a fiercely contested market. This year is no different with a host of innovations hoping to push produce in a different direction. John Broy reports.
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ArticleTomato industry reliant on R&D
To increase production efficiency, through the better use of resources, and to maximise fruit quality are the top R&D priorities for British tomato growers.
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ArticleCritical time for organics
As the soaring growth rate of the last few years begins to slide, there has been a change in focus in organic fresh produce along the length of the supply chain. Dominic Weaver reports.