Tomato news archive – Page 68
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New import controls on Thai, Turkish and Dom Rep lines
New EU import controls for high-risk products, including bananas and mangoes from the Dominican Republic and some vegetables from Thailand, come into force on January 25 next year.
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ArticleIrish respond to potato drop
An 11 per cent drop in the value and volume of potatoes sold on the Irish retail market is causing some concern to Bord Bia, the Republic’s food board.
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ArticleMastronardi awarded for tomato innovation
Mastronardi Produce’s Sunset-branded tomatoes took top honours in the tomato category at a recent innovation award listing in the US.
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Clearing a way through the easy peeler category
I have often had a bleat about the apparent lack of knowledge that consumers display when asked about the difference between
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ArticleGreenery member mulls direct sales
Major greenhouse vine tomato company Prominent has announced it is considering selling its own products as of next season
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ArticleSwiss importers suspected of fraud
Tomatoes and salads have reportedly entered the Swiss market under the guise of melons, as companies attempt to avoid higher taxes
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UK growers put on a good show, as brands pick up
Shelves continue to burst with summer fruit at present and full marks to English cherry growers for putting up some really
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ArticleFepex finalises complaint against EC
Spanish federation Fepex has finalised its complaint against the EC for "failing to act" over "fraudulent" tomato imports
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ArticleSpanish tomato sector demands action
Spanish fresh produce groups are planning to make a claim to the European Ombudsman over 'illegal' tomato imports
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McCain Express arrives
McCain has launched a new Express vegetable range designed to make everyday vegetables more interesting and hassle-free for consumers.
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ArticleThird year lucky for NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) saw its annual fruit and vegetable extravaganza named the Supreme Champion in the Great Yorkshire Show Flower Hall, held last week, for the third year running.
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ArticleCarmel Innovation adds spice to shelves
Israel is well known for its innovative approach to the fresh produce industry, from novel growing techniques and unusual varieties to new types of packaging. Carmel, the brand label of Israeli exporter Agrexco, is now capitalising on that approach to unveil its latest addition to the family - the Carmel Innovation range. Laura Gould reports.
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Camden reveals salads on the go
Camden Food Co is launching an extensive salad range with a focus on fresh summer ingredients, at rail stations.
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ArticleTime goes Bayer
With the revision of EU directive 91/414/EEC looming, growers in Europe face the possibility of losing access to a wide range of pesticides vital to the survival of their crops. The directive has sparked suggestions from some that it will take the world’s chemical companies no time at all to come up with replacement substances. But as Laura Gould discovered when she visited the German headquarters of Bayer CropScience last month, nothing could be further from the truth.
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ArticleWarming to change
The recession may have taken some of the heat off the issue of climate change, but it is still firmly on the agenda. With the recent release of UK climate projections and the government proposing funds to help developing countries deal with climate change, the fresh produce sector is being urged to adapt to this significant challenge. Doris Lee Butterworth investigates
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HortNZ presidents re-elected
Andrew Fenton and Brian Gargiulo have been re-elected to the board of Horticulture New Zealand, the organisation that represents the country’s 7,000 commercial fruit, vegetable, berryfruit and olive growers.
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ArticleTowing the waste line
The staggering amount of food thrown away when it is still safe to eat came back into the spotlight last month, when the government pledged to tackle confusion surrounding date labels in a bid to cut food waste both in stores and at home. But where does the fresh produce industry stand on the issue? And what is being done to improve the situation? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleExploring Sussex
Sussex has a varied mix of both niche growers producing fresh produce for local markets and independent shops and large-scale businesses serving the national market. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the region to explore how fresh produce businesses are diversifying in a changing marketplace.
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Environmental commitments should be about more than lip service to the cause
It has become fashionable to pay lip service to environmental issues and political parties, corporations and media celebrities
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ArticleCo-op tours with Capespan
The Co-operative Good with Food team has been touring the UK and were joined by importers Capespan at the three day Royal Highland Show last week.