Tomato news archive – Page 65

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    Supermarkets get set for seasonal extravaganza

    2009-12-18T09:54:52Z

    The produce aisles are already buzzing in the build-up to Christmas with just one more weekend to go. Seasonal lines such as

  • Article

    Guernsey Growers' Association may close

    2009-12-17T16:01:01Z

    The Guernsey Growers' Association (GGA) could cease operations within the next two or three years.

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    Tomato event tackles pest concerns

    2009-12-15T15:01:01Z

    The British Tomato Growers’ Association, in conjunction with the Horticultural Development Company, is organising a seminar for all those involved in the production, marketing and importation of tomatoes in order to provide the latest information on this and other threats to the UK crop.

  • Salad industry celebrates good year for salads
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    Salad industry celebrates good year for salads

    2009-12-11T09:17:50Z

    The salad industry is in fine spirits, with a good year under its belt after two seasons of heartbreak. As UK supply moves nearly exclusively to the Spanish offer, Elizabeth O’Keefe looks back at the English season and forward to winter supply

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    Sealpac goes retro

    2009-12-10T16:01:01Z

    Packaging specialist Sealpac is introducing a retro-style pack for cherry tomatoes.

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    Agrexco celebrates on organics

    2009-12-09T11:01:01Z

    Agrexco is celebrating its 25th season handling organic produce.

  • Cucumbers have been dumped in Spain
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    Organic supplies in abundance

    2009-12-04T08:01:01Z

    The organic vegetable market is awash with product thanks to an exceptionally clement November in Spain and later-running seasons due to mild temperatures in northern Europe.

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    Fepex slams EU-Morocco ‘deal’

    2009-12-02T12:48:56Z

    Spanish federation Fepex has called on the European Commission to renegotiate its new export ‘deal’ with Morocco

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    FPC fears untimely import regulation

    2009-11-28T11:01:01Z

    Increased controls on “high risk” imports of certain fresh produce will not provide additional protection for consumers and will impose additional costs and bureaucracy on importers, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).

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    Spanish claim Moroccan fraud

    2009-11-27T10:01:01Z

    Fepex, the association which represents Spanish exporters, has claimed that fraud is taking place in import activity of tomatoes from Morocco into the EU. Fepex claims the move makes a mockery of the constraints of the existing Association Agreement, which places quotas on the tonnage of Moroccan imports allowed.

  • Morocco in growth mode
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    Morocco in growth mode

    2009-11-27T09:01:01Z

    When the Moroccan government unveiled ambitious plans last month to double the country’s agricultural output by 2020, the move was clearly indicative of an industry that has secured a strong following in export markets and carved a niche for itself as a key source of fresh produce during the winter months. Laura Gould reports

  • T. Mularski
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    Poland set for largest eco-greenhouse

    2009-11-26T11:42:13Z

    Agricultural group T. Mularski is to develop Europe's largest greenhouse for tomato production

  • The large Kent glasshouses have sent ripples through the salad trade in the last year
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    Thanet scoops Tesco prize

    2009-11-25T11:01:01Z

    Giant greenhouse project Thanet Earth has landed the Best Local Grower gong at the Tesco Grower of the Year Awards.

  • Tesco Sugardrop tomatoes
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    Sugardrop tomato on sale at Tesco

    2009-11-24T10:32:23Z

    Described by the retailer as being as sweet as a peach, the new variety has gone on sale in the UK this week

  • The Sugardrop is said to be as sweet as a peach
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    Tesco launches sweet tomato

    2009-11-24T08:01:01Z

    A revolutionary new gourmet tomato that is “as sweet as a peach” is to go on sale in Tesco stores across the UK.

  • Tomato sources collide
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    Tomato sources collide

    2009-11-21T08:01:01Z

    Tomatoes are in abundant supply, leading to price pressure as fruit comes on in a flush across a number of leading sources.

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    Article

    EC to investigate Moroccan tomatoes

    2009-11-20T12:00:25Z

    Brussels is reportedly beginning an investigation into Spanish allegations over 'fraudulent' Moroccan tomato imports

  • Article

    Geoffrey Wells dies, aged 88

    2009-11-17T11:01:01Z

    Geoffrey Wells, described as “a pioneer in early, long-season tomato production”, has died aged 88.

  • WS Bentley Growers were triumphant for the second successive year
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    WS Bentley lands Yorkshire gong

    2009-11-15T15:01:01Z

    WS Bentley Growers’ Sprouting Peas won best Fresh Produce Product at the fifth annual deliciouslyorkshire Awards, announced at the ceremony at Rudding Park, Harrogate on Monday.

  • Chris Groot
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    Enza Zaden homes in on taste

    2009-11-14T09:01:01Z

    Global seed breeder Enza Zaden has launched a tomato campaign, Timing Taste, with the aim of uniting the salad sector together across the UK and continental Europe in producing tomatoes with more flavour.