Tomato news archive – Page 121
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Chilean organic vegetables arrive in UK soon
The first organic courgettes, tomatoes and capiscum from Chile are due to arrive in the UK in mid-February shipped in by Law's Produce.
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Free fruit from Europe?
EU regulations governing tenders for large-scale contracts could have an impact on the UK government's free-fruit-for-schools project.
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Pesticides in Parkinson's scare
A new study has shown that two pesticides used in horticultural production could be linked to the development of Parkinson's disease.
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Farm ministers approve new aid levels
EU agriculture ministers met last week and have reviewed parts of the fruit and vegetable regime agreeing to a shake up in aid allocation.
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Sprout growers show their teeth
Brussels sprout growers form the British Sprout Growers Association, with the aim of raising market value and educating people about the eating qualities and other benefits of today's sprouts. It is also seeking to establish 12-month availability.
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New campaign to promote Canaries tomatoes
With the first shipments of Canaries tomatoes due to arrive in Southampton in a couple of weeks, the islands are getting ready for their first campaign in the UK since 1991.
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Bulk Guernsey tomato shipments make headway
Tomatoes from Guernsey are now being shipped to a UK distribution unit. Cherry tomatoes make up the bulk of the shipments.
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Tomato consignment up for grabs
A large volume of diced tomatoes and tomato purée has become available, as a result of damage to the original consignment.
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Tomato Growers Association puts on lunch for kids
As part Can Eat - Will Eat project, organised by the TGA and The Cancer Research Campaign, 10 vegetable-loathing kids have been given Sunday lunch to encourage them to eat more healthily.
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Tomato lorry tragedy prompts FTA call for action
The discovery of 58 bodies on board a lorry of tomatoes at Dover on Monday, leads Freight Transport Association to repeat its calls for inter-governmental action on illegal trafficking of immigrants.
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Volumes unaffected by member drop outs, says Greenery
The Greenery International says the quantity of produce it supplies to world markets, will be unchanged, despite the announcement by 549 grower members that they will leave the organisation at the end of the year.
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British parents resort to bribery
Many UK parents admit to bribing their children with desserts, increased pocket money and other treats to get them to eat vegetables, according to a new survey published today.
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TGA queries latest GM research
Tomato growers in the UK are not convinced by the latest research into health benefits of genetically engineered tomatoes.
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Engineered tomato has vitamin boost
Scientists in the UK report that they have engineered tomato plants which contain three times normal beta-carotene levels.
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Market still growing in value, says Key Note
the value of the fresh produce market has continued to grow, according to a new report by market analysts Key Note. The increased value comes from sales of value-added produce and more exotic varieties, says the market analysts.
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UK tomato season gets underway
The UK tomato season is launched today with a tour of glasshouses around the UK. The TGA this year has adopted a Feng Shui theme for the occasion.
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The Federation of Canary Islands Producers renews contract with ABP
The Federation of Canary Islands Producers renews and extends its agreement with Associated British Ports.
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Summit offers small comfort for horticulture
There was little that came out of the Downing Street summit between farmers and government last week in the way of promises for horticulture, but UK growers may benefit from an extension in the scheme to boost marketing for farmers in general and agriculture minister Nick Brown (pictured) announced the creation of a centre of excellence for the organics sector in Kent.
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TGA challenges Heinz tomato study
British Tomato Growers Association questions the findings of a new study into the health benefits of lycopene in tomatoes and tomato-based products.