Tomato news archive – Page 70
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ArticleSpanish growers buoyed by prices
Improved prices for growers in the Spanish region of Almeria have compensated for the weather-hit campaign which saw tomato and pepper volumes fall substantially.
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ArticleAlmeria buoyed by better prices
Improved prices compensate for weather-hit campaign, which saw tomato and pepper volumes fall substantially
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ArticleBradford’s wholesale market shows commitment to success
The tale of Bradford’s wholesale market is not the usual one of struggle: the units are full, the tenants work together for the common good, the relatively new building that houses the fruit and vegetable companies is being continually refurbished and independent retailers - their main customers - are still booming. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out more
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ArticleFlavourfresh lands show gong
Tomato growers Flavourfresh Salads landed a Silver Gilt Award for its stand at the recent RHS Tatton Park Show.
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Del Monte Q2 profits fall
Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that net income attributable to the group fell to $21.1 million through the second quarter of the year, down from the $52.2m recorded in the corresponding period last year.
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Unica-Zon link up to benefit UK
The UK supply chain stands to benefit from a new link up between Spanish and Dutch salad co-operatives to provide a smooth transition at the changeover in seasons.
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Belgian prices rise on strong demand
Soaring demand in Belgium and across Europe is pushing up prices for Flandria-labelled salads.
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Would a Crocodile Dundee plum smell as sweet?
What’s in a name? As far as fruit and veg is concerned, things used to be fairly straightforward - a breeder had his
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ArticleIndustrial sabotage suspected in Australia
Police have launched a major investigation in Northern Queensland into the suspected sabotage of millions of vegetable seedlings
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ArticleTomato poisoning leads to price hikes
Tomato prices are expected to rise in both Australia and New Zealand after a suspected poisoning in North Queensland
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ArticlePest threatens Turkish tomato crop
Tuta absoluta has reportedly hit Turkey's greenhouse tomato production, causing concern over next year's crop
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ArticleItalian producers unveil 'supertomato'
New, lycopene-rich tomato bred using natural techniques presented during Coldiretti farmers' assembly in Rome
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ArticleMoroccans plan major exports increase
Moroccan producers are planning to double fruit and veg exports to the UK in the next five years to take advantage of stagnating European production.
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ArticleDecline of the brassica: will the public learn to love their greens?
Despite boasting one of the most dynamic ranges of all the fresh produce categories, it is no secret that the brassica industry has been struggling both to gain sustainable returns and promote itself effectively. So why is a sector of this size often overlooked and what can be done to rectify this in the future? Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates
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ArticleIndian residue discovery throws grapes into meltdown
The discovery of chlormequat residues on Indian grapes this quarter created havoc throughout Europe and the oversupply that followed left many in the grape industry in a sorry state. Alex Lawson looks at the unusual occurence and the fall out from it
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ArticleSpanish exports experience sharp fall
Damage caused by heavy rains earlier this year badly affected Spain’s fruit and vegetable exports during the first quarter of 2010
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ArticleUS resumes Dutch tomato imports
Investigation by USDA, KCB and PD puts Dutch tomato suppliers back on the US market following leafminer moth concerns
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Heston brings a flavour of South Africa to Waitrose
Full marks to Waitrose for continuing its TV campaign, featuring new recruit Heston Blumenthal driving around South Africa,
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ArticleSpanish grower anger at EU-Morocco talks
Murcian grower organisation Asaja Murcia claims EU’s talks with Morocco could end tomato production in Spanish region
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ArticleThe Co-op makes Scottish tomato pledge
The Co-operative has pledged to take all the product from Ayrshire tomato grower David Bryson.