Tomato news archive – Page 57
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ArticleLidl plays down fears of UK pepper recall
Discount retailer Lidl UK has moved to calm fears that the discovery of plant growth regulator Ethephon on capsicum from Spain - destined for sale at Lidl Group stores in continental Europe - could lead to a product recall in the UK.
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ArticleTomato growers lobby European Parliament
French, Italian and Spanish tomato producers are joining forces to lobby the European Parliament in the hope it will veto a new association agreement with Morocco.
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Shoppers spoilt for choice on premium pre-packs
There’s no doubt that the fresh produce category is becoming more and more complicated when it comes to defining what it
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ArticleUnilever boss calls for food security push
Unilever’s chief executive has set out a four-point plan to ensure food security and called on industry bosses to put more of a focus on sustainability.
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ArticlePortugal eyes the UK
The Portuguese fresh produce industry is stepping up to the challenge of supplying the UK marketplace like never before, despite experiencing major weather disruptions last season. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits vegetable and salad producers in southern Portugal to find out more
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Rijk Zwaan begins work at new glasshouse
Plant breeder Rijk Zwaan has kicked off 2011 by initiating plantings its new tomato demonstration nursery in Kwintsheul, The Netherlands.
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ArticleLack of investment ‘handicap’ to UK sector
Fresca’s Chris Mack believes lack of investment is preventing UK sector from fulfilling potential
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ArticleThe new year brings hope to prepared produce sector
The prepared fruit and vegetable enters 2011 with a strong hand and an industry brimming with new product launches. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at what’s happening at a retail level and the latest trends
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ArticleThe death of the label?
In light of the news that sticky labels could be ousted in favour of “tattooed” information on fruit and vegetables, Elizabeth O’Keefe asks what’s next for labelling and whether the industry is delivering what consumers really want and need
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ArticleA warm welcome for Winter Salads
With all the emphasis on home-grown, seasonal produce in the media, consumers could be forgiven for questioning the overseas offer. But a new campaign to promote winter leafy salads from Spain, to complement British product when it is out of season and maintain and improve purchasing frequency, hopes to use some clever promotions and a cheeky chef to get their message across. Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleM&S launches convenience lines
UK premium retailer Marks & Spencer set to launch 10 fresh convenience lines aimed at consumers who are trying to eat more vegetables.
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ArticleGood result for Almeria’s exporters
Regional association Coexphal reports “positive” result for growers in southern Spanish province
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ArticleSavéol announces new MD
The Brittany-based tomato specialist has named Roger Capitaine as its new director from February
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Irish fears over doubled carbon levy
The EU-International Monetary Fund (IMF) team may have negotiated an €85 billion rescue deal for the struggling Irish economy, but some in the republic’s horticulture industry have voiced concerns over the implications that this could have for fresh produce.
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ArticleMorocco hits back at Spanish critics
Government minister claims Moroccan tomato exports to EU are low compared with Canary Islands
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ArticleFrance experiences drop in imports
France saw imports of many fruit and vegetables decease considerably this year, causing prices to rise
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ArticleA convenient truth: Lettuce takes a leaf out of fruit’s book
Salad sales have held up remarkably well this year, with value sales outperforming price rises and shoppers buying more. And, as Michael Barker reports, a wave of new convenience lines in the lettuce sector is continuing to add interest to the category
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ArticleVintage ripe tomatoes enter fast lane
Custom Pak recently promoted its tomato offer on the side of a TRG Motorsports-owned racing car at the NASCAR season finale
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ArticlePromotional fortnight spearheads sales upturn
Despite the organics category continuing to suffer an overall value and volume decline in the past year, figures from the last few weeks have indicated the sector is fighting back. Alex Lawson reports on the impact of September’s Organic Fortnight
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Does size matter? It does in the modern retail war
Nature dictates that fruit and vegetables grow to different sizes, resulting in a wide range of descriptions when they appear