Tomato news archive – Page 7
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Rijk Zwaan faces challenges head on
The Dutch group remains adaptable when facing up to key issues, with its breeding programmes focusing on disease resistance and cost-effectiveness
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Small increase in Spanish fresh produce imports
Imports of fruit and vegetables for the January-July period rise 1 per cent in volume
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British GM tomato trials in US next year
The US has overhauled its approval process for genetically-modified products, opening the doors to British GM tomatoes
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Tech company Futura targets growth in Spain’s tropical fruit business
New partnership with Alsi is expected to open new opportunities not just in Spain but also in South America, says MD Omar Papi
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Join the knowledge hub at Asia Fruit Logistica
Asiafruit Congress and Asiafruit Business Forum take place together on the show floor at Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show
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Sharp fall in Spain’s July exports
Adverse weather hits production in Spain and leads to drop in export volume and value for July
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Albert Heijn signs deal with WWF to halve ecological footprint
”Without nature, there is no food,” says WWF-NL director Kirsten Schuijt, as largest Dutch supermarket commits to action
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Drought conditions could result in UK shortages
Organisations and charities in the UK have called on the government to support sustainable practices to avert food shortages in future, as the impact of drought continues
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In&Out ends second year on a high, with plenty more to come
Second year of Apo Conerpo’s European project ends on positive note, with more than 5,000 promotional days achieved in Italy, Austria and Denmark
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Import Promotion Desk to showcase Africa’s diversity
Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya and Morocco and four other IPD partner countries will present a range of fresh produce in Madrid
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Lift off for drone pollination trial
Australian research project to explore new glasshouse pollination method
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UK salad hub ‘faces extinction’
Largest hub in the UK’s glasshouse sector could face extinction within the next two years as struggling growers sell land for housing
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Benlai launches MAP Zone for Syngenta Group China
Benlai, China’s leading fresh produce e-tailer, has launched a dedicated ‘MAP Zone’ on its app for Syngenta Group China. From 2 September, Benlai app users will see the MAP Zone in a premium position on the app’s home page. Yoom cocktail tomatoes are available via the MAP ...
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Koyuncu Group convinced of tomato potential
The Turkish group has opened a high-tech greenhouse for tomatoes in the west of the country, with big hopes for European and Middle Eastern markets
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CommBank introduces green loan
Australian bank makes funding available at discounted rates for environmentally sustainable projects
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Spain enjoys bump in fresh produce export value
Fruit and vegetables enjoyed a boost when it came to value through the first five months of 2022
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Biobest boost for Argentinean tomatoes and peppers
Empacadores Unidos has reported record yields following the introduction of a bespoke Biobest pollination and biological control programme
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France and Belgium feel the heat
Producers in western Europe have once again had to contend with soaring summer temperatures, with likely impacts on the apple, pear, potato and vegetable markets
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M&S launches recyclable tomato packs
The retailer has rolled out widely recyclable vine tomato packaging as part of 2025 sustainability target
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Totam Seeds catches eye with new tomato varieties
At this year’s Global Tomato Congress, Totam Seeds presented new cherry tomato and mini-plum varieties, as the diversification trend continues in the segment