Tomato news archive – Page 58
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ArticlePoor prices hit Spanish exporters
Cherry tomato growers have seen income drop by average of €30,000 per hectare during 2011/12 season
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ArticleThe Heston of gardening
TV garden designer David Domoney’s unconventional methods, which include feeding plants with bananas, eggs, beer and even Viagra to keep them happy, have earned him the nickname “the Heston Blumenthal of gardening”. Lisa Kjellsson finds out more about him
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New concepts spring into action on shelf
When temperatures fluctuate, the nation’s diet switches overnight from salads to stews and casseroles, but hope still
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ArticleUK tomato season in early start
UK and Irish production of tomatoes are making inroads into the major multiples as supplies from Spain and Morocco slow.
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ArticleAndalusia’s big fight
As drought continues to plague the south of Spain, growers are fighting an uphill battle both to deliver their harvests and with ongoing low margins. Lisa Kjellsson finds out what the future has in store for the region of Andalusia
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Supermarkets show seasonal strength
Patriotism comes in all sorts of different guises, and anyone who lives on, or has an affinity for the Isle of Wight, will
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ArticleFDA clears tomatoes but jalapeños feel the heat
While tomato growers welcomed the FDA decision, imports of jalapeño peppers from Mexico have virtually ground to a halt
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ArticleMexican tomato exports triple
Tomatoes now one of country’s key food exports, alongside avocados
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ArticleGrowing for tomorrow
The skills needed to be a successful grower extend far beyond making crops flourish. Chloe Ryan asks leading British growers what it takes to come out on top in today’s challenging environment
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ArticleA convenient truth
The convenience sector is set to grow in value by more than a quarter in the next few years. Lisa Kjellsson looks at the factors behind its success and how fresh produce is taking centre stage
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ArticleHow to build a successful glasshouse
The glasshouse industry is critical in the crusade for reliable and sustainable fruit and veg production throughout the world, as food security fears grow and the climate remains unpredictable. As more growers join the glasshouse world, Elizabeth O’Keefe asks what makes a successful glasshouse project
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Varietal range offers consumers new choice
There are more tomato types and varieties on the shelf than I care to count, which must confuse customers. Many of the
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European regions make crisis-management call
The agm of the assembly of European fruit, vegetable and plant producing regions (AREFLH) held earlier this month in Sint Truiden, Belgium has called for improved crisis management measures for the fresh produce market across Europe.
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ArticleCASI reveals Asian ambitions
Spanish tomato cooperative hopes to expand exports to China, India and North America
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Algeria installs hydroponic water system
Climate Control Systems (CCS) of Ontario has built a hydroponic water treatment system for an Algerian tomato grower that provides up to 40 per cent savings on water and fertiliser costs.
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ArticleInnovation keeps Dutch ahead of the game
With competition from Spain and increasing support for British produce, the Dutch salad industry is going above and beyond to maintain its position within the UK marketplace. Natasha Blok reports
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ArticleObituary: Salad pioneer Ray Jeffs MBE
Horticulturalist Ray Jeffs had a huge impact on the shaping of the modern industry.
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ArticleAlgeria turns to hydroponics
With water scarce, the North African country is stepping up its efforts to ensure food security with hydroponic greenhouse technology
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ArticleSun-dried tomato linked to hepatitis
Contamination during sun-dried tomato processing might be the cause of an outbreak of hepatitis A that has infected seven people in the UK, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said.
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ArticleTesco adopts It’s Fresh! system
Retailer takes part in trial sale of tomatoes packaged with ethylene removal technology