Tomato news archive – Page 29
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ArticleNatureFresh to bring Tomberry to North America
The Ontario-based grower said the variety is a perfect fit for its rapidly expanding snacking offer
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ArticleAlmería powers to new export record
The province supplies 39 per cent of Spain’s total fruit and vegetable sales to overseas markets
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ArticleWaitrose packs tomatoes in tomatoes
Supermarket trials new technology that it says could save 3.5 million plastic trays from being recycled every year
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ArticleBrexit pressure hits MWW
Fruit and veg importer says devaluation of sterling was key reason for fall in turnover and profitability
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ArticleAsda stocks year-round British tomatoes
LED investment by Flavourfresh means retailer has been able to reduce tomato imports
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ArticleCarrefour Italia launches premium brand
French-owned retail chain unveils new trademark and reveals it is also working on a healthy eating brand for citrus
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ArticleIsle of Wight grower extends speciality tomato season
Production will continue into early November this year, capitalising on strong demand particularly for green tomatoes
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ArticleFresca sales up but sterling slump hits profit
Turnover up 17 per cent at produce giant but pound's devaluation and loss of Sainsbury’s contract hurts profits
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ArticleG’s explores automated lettuce harvest
Cambridge University robotics experts are developing robots that can be used to harvest lettuce at leading salad supplier
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ArticleLabour costs ‘could rise by 50 per cent’
Costs of incentivising and training new workers if access to EU labour is blocked post-Brexit could hit businesses, analyst warns
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ArticlePremium is biggest opportunity for tomato category
Two thirds of growth in tomatoes during the last year came from premium tiers and there is more to come, Tomato Conference hears
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ArticleSo that’s why the Merseyside sky glows pink…
LEDs from Flavourfresh Salads plant near Liverpool explain mysterious light that left locals confused
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ArticleRussia adapts to new reality
Three years on from its ban on food imports from the EU and US, Russia’s independence is growing, as alternative sources are found and local production blooms
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ArticleUK fresh produce production slips
Imported fruit and veg had a greater share of total UK supply during 2016 with the exception of British apples
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ArticleNo deal on Brexit could spike tomato prices by 20 per cent
Tomatoes and broccoli are among EU food imports that could see prices rise by a third if the UK fails to secure tariff-free trade
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ArticleBrand potential in Vietnam
Don’t underestimate the Vietnamese consumer was the key takeaway the Asiafruit Congress breakout session
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ArticleFlavorite scores export grant
The Australian vegetable business will use the funds to expand exports into markets in Asia
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ArticlePrice drop can’t halt decline
In France, falling prices of fruit and vegetables this summer have failed to arrest the continuing slide in consumption
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ArticlePure Flavor plots greenhouse investment
Canadian group set to splash out over US$100m on Georgia facility
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ArticleClay ‘boosts fresh produce shelf life’, researchers claim
Scientists in Istanbul find that antimicrobial clay packaging can help prevent bacterial contamination and excessive build up of ethylene