Tomato news archive – Page 51
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ArticleSalad category sees growth as suppliers tackle new challenges
It’s a positive outlook for the salad industry at the end of a year that has been plagued by the summer’s E. coli scares and contrary weather bringing fickle consumer demand. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the marketplace as winter sets in
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ArticleFresh produce needs new recipes for success
Award-winning food blogger Darya Pino believes that people need to be seduced into eating more fruit and vegetables, not browbeaten. Eurofruit’s Tobias Gourlay reports
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ArticleFresh Del Monte sees Q3 profit slide
Fresh Del Monte has seen net income dip for the third quarter of the year, the result of an absence of foreign exchange gains and despite slight growth in net sales.
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ArticleIndian tomatoes pour into Pakistan
Indian exporters are sending large volumes of tomatoes into Pakistan, taking advantage of monsoon-damaged local crops
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ArticleCanaries ready to fly
Canary Islands producers have plenty on their plate, despite their enviable location for growing. Reporting from the Fruit Attraction trade show in Madrid, Michael Barker evaluates the outlook for the winter salads
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ArticleCanaries tomato season begins
Spanish islands start tomato export season 15 days earlier than anticipated
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ArticleDiot to leave tomato AOP
Pierre Diot is set to be replaced as president of the French AOP for tomatoes and cucumbers next month, by Océane's Laurent Bergé
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ArticleDutch enjoy decade of vegetable growth
Dutch vegetable production has enjoyed a rapid rise over the last decade, according to new data.
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ArticleUncertain future faces protected crops in Spain
The future of the protected crops sector in Spain is very uncertain according to Andalusia-based supply chain group Hortyfruta.
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Retailers play around with source expectations
A half hour TV programme on English apples last week set out the view that Golden Delicious could not be grown in the
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ArticleHealing the sick
With the government cutting millions of pounds from every department’s budget, hospitals are having to become more creative than ever to provide their patients with the healthy meals they need. Fiona McLelland reports
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ArticleTurkish fresh produce yields to climb
The Turkish Statistical Institute forecasts growth in both fresh fruit and vegetable production for 2011
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ArticleUpdate – Andrew Williamson recalls organic grape tomatoes
West Coast grower-shipper voluntarily recalls two tomato brands due to salmonella risk
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ArticleSpanish tomato prices down by half
Beginning of Almerian tomato season sees prices drop by over 50 per cent from start of 2010/11 campaign
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ArticleEnergy firm powers new giant glasshouse project
A new wave of large-scale green glasshouse developments are set to hit the UK, creating thousands of jobs and significantly increasing UK production.
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ArticleA step into the future
From automation and robots to mechanical harvesters and ‘smart’ fridges, the industry could look substantially different in 10 years. Chloe Ryan dusts down her crystal ball and takes a look into the future
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ArticleKarin Ridgers: Engaging consumers in the wonders of fresh produce
I was asked recently to film as the “vegetarian and healthy eating” expert for VideoJug, and we filmed many ways
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Delia's domestic support as British takes centre stage
With my modest vegetable patch awash with runner beans, I have been paying more than a passing interest in what the multiples
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ArticleUK growers get early aid
UK growers have received early payment under the exceptional aid scheme set up after the E. coli outbreak in Germany.
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Egyptian sanctions lifted after E. coli ban
The European Commission has moved to lift the ban on imports of certain fresh produce from Egypt, including fresh peas and beans.