Tomato news archive – Page 63
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When it comes to produce, it’s all in the presentation
Seemingly shackled with a love/hate consumer relationship, there are few vegetables that evoke more emotion than Brussels
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Spanish growers to protest Morocco deal
Producer groups in Spain will protest against the EU’s trade deal with Morocco when the two sides meet in Granada next month
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SK Foods former owner indicted
Scott Salyer, who for a decade directed the US grower, processor and distributor of tomato products, has been charged on seven counts
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European producers ‘need support’
European economic committee calls for financial support for EU growers following trade liberalisation deals
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Brittany cauli volumes "stable"
Prince de Bretagne’s cauliflower volumes to the UK market have remained stable this year, according to product manager Eléonore Faucher.
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Monsanto signs up for new research centre
Seed breeder Monsanto has signed up as an early tenant of a new research station opening in North Carolina.
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Azura launches social charter
Franco-Moroccan tomato specialist Azura has launched a charter to formalise its social and environmental policy.
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Oner Group moves into new categories
Oner Group is set to move into two new categories this year by producing top fruit and tomatoes for the first time.
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Call for halt to EU-Morocco deal
Producers from Spain and France have called on the EU and Morocco to give quality guarantees before ratifying their import deal
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Season of two halves for Canary Islands tomatoes
The first part of the Canary Islands tomato sector’s five-month season was characterised by hot weather and plentiful volumes, but proving that this is a game of two halves, considerable downpours last week and rain throughout the season have meant that volume could fall from now on and quality will be variable. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Rougeline bears green side
The French tomato supplier has altered its packaging in order to illustrate its sustainable approach
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Shelf life singled out by breeders
Improving shelf life has been singled out as one of the biggest growth opportunities in the fresh convenience sector.
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Fresca appoints new MD for Thanet Earth
British fresh produce group appoints Ian Craig as managing director for joint venture greenhouse project Thanet Earth
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Guernsey exports values rise
Exports of horticultural products from Guernsey reached £49.5 million in 2009 compared to £48.4m in 2008 and £47.3m in 2007.
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Import regulation causes industry consternation
A new regulation affecting produce imports has angered the trade amid allegations of government hypocrisy over cutting red tape.
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India develops GM tomato
Indian researchers have developed a genetically modified tomato that stays fresh 30 days longer than traditional varieties
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Salads availability struggles
Temperatures well below seasonal averages are continuing to affect availability of salad and vegetable lines from Spain.
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Moruno tomato hits Tesco aisles
A new tomato with very high levels of lycopene is being relaunched across Tesco stores on Monday.
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'Super tomato' on sale at Tesco
The Moruno variety boasts higher levels of lycopene and vitamin C compared with other varieties
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How can the industry future proof fresh produce for tomorrow?
Future proofing any industry is a difficult challenge and substantial skills are required to ensure ongoing survival and growth. Doris Lee Butterworth reports