Tomato news archive – Page 38
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Israeli breeders identify new trends
New opportunities are apparently emerging for new product development in the tomato and melon categories
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Belgium 'rediscovers' UK market
Belgium has been a major supplier of fruit and veg to the UK for many years, but while that has waned somewhat, it is coming back strong
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World's most fragile country wants to export fruit and veg
Just four years old, South Sudan wants to create a produce export association and is targeting more trade with Europe
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Wellpak launches berry and tomato snack pots
Evesham supplier has launched cherries, blueberries and cherry tomatoes as one 5-A-DAY portion snack-pots
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Emergosol beefs up product portfolio
The Portuguese company has acquired tomato and vegetable specialist Carmo & Silvério
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Produce sales slide in Belgium
Volume sales of fruit and vegetables in Belgium fell by nearly 6 per cent in 2014, according to research from GfK Benelux
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Growers urged to sign up for tours
Last few places available for study tours to Hammond Produce and Evesham Vale Growers, organised by Horticulture Wales
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Cornerways hosts tomato eating competition
Grower helps promote British Tomato Week by challenging contestants to eat six tomatoes in 60 seconds
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Murcia to develop native tomatoes
IMIDA programme aims to identify traditional varieties with the most commercial promise
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Italian firms ready to club together
Leading suppliers make statement of intent as growing need for consolidation prompts them to consider club model
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Sparkes named new tomato growers' body chairman
Industry veteran Bernard Sparkes replaces Nigel Bartle, and aims to continue TGA's focus on technical issues and R&D
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Tangmere and Eric Wall launched as LEAF demo farms
Glasshouse horticulture businesses in West Sussex recognised for their commitment to sustainable farming
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Budgens backs British Tomato Week
Retail chain will host in-store tastings to promote British heritage varieties between 18 and 24 May
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Tomato growers fear price war impact
The UK tomato season is now underway. Martyn Fisher finds out what issues are facing those involved in the category as it looks to boost UK self-sufficiency
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Vitacress sells Wight Salads to APS Salads
Vitacress has said that the sale of the £40m firm will allow it to focus on its core prepared salads and fresh herbs businesses
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Égérie extends tomato range
France’s Prince de Bretagne has broadened its vine tomato selection with the launch of Égérie, a variety lauded for its excellent taste
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Volume rise leaves Hungary short
Overproduction of products including apples, cherries and plums contributes to 10-15 per cent fall in grower returns
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Eosta unveils Choco Tom variety
Dutch grower Ruud van Schie is the first to grow the chocolate brown tomato under the Nature & More label
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Kenyan exporters enjoying strong demand
Market for exported tomatoes and mangoes said to be particularly strong thanks to increased interest among Russian buyers
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Russian scrutiny applies to all
Turkish tomatoes have suffered from the Russian authorities’ increased focus on produce imports, with refusals rising to 101 tonnes so far this year