Tomato news archive – Page 23
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FPAA cries foul on US tomato suspension deal
Association claims new proposal gives unfair advantage to one type of US seller of Mexican tomatoes over others
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French produce goes on summer tour
French fresh fruit and vegetables are gaining attention through Interfel’s participation in the NRJ Summer Tour of France’s beaches
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Christiane Bell to leave BayWa
Group's international fresh produce division, which includes T&G Global, will be run by Benedikt Mangold from next month
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Wrap reveals scale of UK waste
The waste reduction body has published a report detailing how more than £1bn of food destined for UK retailers never leaves the farm
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UK tomato industry hit by first case of ToBRFV
Growers told to review production protocols after hugely damaging virus is confirmed in UK glasshouse for the first time
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Japanese technology tutorial
Japan’s government has launched a new project sharing technology with Indian growers to increase fresh produce production
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Tomato robot set to predict the future
Machine being developed in the Netherlands could help growers forecast yield, size, ripeness and – eventually – disease
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FTA tomato claims “don't add up” says FPAA
FPAA says Florida growers want to create a seasonal monopoly to make up for their lack of foresight and innovation
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Waitrose Unpacked: how could we refuse?
Waitrose has seized the initiative on sustainability and packaging, with major implications for fresh fruit and veg
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Fruit Logistica to reward retail excellence
World's leading fruit and veg industry trade fair launches new prizes to recognise innovation and inspiration in retail
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Soil central to climate fight
Feeding a growing global population while cutting carbon emissions seems unrealistic until you see the results of Johannes Eisenbach’s ageing compost
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Freskon brings chain together
The Thessaloniki exhibition provided a meeting point for the entire supply chain in the region, as well as featuring a platform for technological start-ups
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Tomato trials suggest bright future for LEDs
Early results from a new WUR project backed by Osram-owned Fluence suggest lighting could boost yields significantly
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Prince de Bretagne launches traceability portal
The French marketer’s new portal aims to boost consumer confidence in the agricultural practices used its growers and bring the producer and consumer closer together
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Trump threatens tariffs on all Mexican imports
President plans to impose a 5 per cent tariff from 10 June in immigration row
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Greenhouses in organic spotlight
The question of whether products grown in heated greenhouses are worthy of the organic label is still under discussion in France, with a vote due in June
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Tommies buckets switch to recycled plastic
Greenco has made its snack veg brand more sustainable, a move welcomed by partners Jumbo and The Greenery
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Investments aim for Gulf food security
Agri-tech firm Red Sea Farms has secured investment for its saltwater greenhouses in Saudi Arabia to boost food security and save fresh water and energy
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Gene discovery could lead to tastier tomatoes
Scientists in America successfully mapped the genome of 725 tomato varieties, locating a rare "flavour gene" in the process