Tomato news archive – Page 70
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Retailers tap into demand for cooking and seasonal
With summer on the way, life at Tesco is literally a bowl of cherries. The container widely used for salads and fruit salad is
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ArticleOrganic standards hit the spotlight
Organic leaders have met to discuss standards for glasshouse and polytunnel growers which have been overlooked by national and international standards organisations for decades.
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ArticleOrganics sector makes slow but sure progress
As organic fresh produce slowly rises from the ashes, competition in the form of well-established and understood ethical brand throws Fairtrade vegetables into the arena. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the organics sector
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ArticleCosta Rica sets sights on veg
Costa Rica has set its sights on increasing vegetable exports to Europe following negotiations over a free trade agreement with the EU.
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ArticleWeather blamed for Spanish export fall
Poor weather earlier this year affected Spanish exports of tomatoes, lettuce and other crops, according to producer federation Fepex
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ArticleFPC calls for more high-risk evidence
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) says it needs more evidence today on the burden high-risk import controls are putting on the industry.
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ArticleUK tomatoes power forward for British Tomato Week
The UK tomato season got off to a slow start, with cool temperatures and low light levels delaying glasshouse crops but, as domestic demand continues to grow and innovation takes the sector forward, the industry is preparing for a bright future. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the UK tomato season as it gets into full swing in time for British Tomato Week
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Fresh produce aisles take a second look at promotions
Polybags and pillow packs may be the common currency when it comes to presenting mixed salad leaves, but Tesco has taken the
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ArticleStubbins in Asda tomato push
Asda and Stubbins Marketing Ltd have been promoting new varieties of locally grown tomatoes at Asda this week.
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Time will tell if grow your own push can pay off
Only time will tell whether the sudden realisation by the retail trade that there is money to be made in offering consumers
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Asda and Stubbins in toms team up
Asda and Stubbins Marketing Ltd have been promoting new varieties of locally grown tomatoes at Asda this week.
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Fruit export values tumble
According to figures released by European trade body Freshfel Europe, export volumes of fresh fruit from the EU leapt by almost 12 per cent year on year to 2,843,010 tonnes - 21 per cent above the five-year average - while values fell sharply by more than seven percent compared to 2008 to €1.9 billion (£1.65bn).
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Innovation hits tomato aisle as unusual sources appear
I wonder how long it will be before we follow the US trend and see bog-standard green salad tomatoes on sale? Well, at least a
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ArticleDel Monte posts slight improvement
Fresh Del Monte has overcome difficulties in the banana category to report a slight net income increase of $36.2 million (£23.9m) through the first quarter of 2010, an improvement on the $34.9m in the same period of 2009.
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ArticleKumato wins Superior Taste Award
Mastronardi Produce has been handed the prestigious award by the International Taste and Quality Institute
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Guernsey grower Ian Lloyd dies
Ian Lloyd, a founder director of Guernsey Fresh Herbs, has died aged 67.
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ArticleBooths celebrates Re:fresh nomination
Booths is celebrating after being shortlisted for the title of QV Fresh Approach Multiple Retailer of the Year in the Re:fresh Awards 2010.
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ArticleBelgian fresh produce industry puts best foot forward
A cold winter and a late spring have meant a delay to the Belgian fruit and vegetable offer, but supply is now on track and the auctions are busier than ever. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Fighting talk from Northern Mushrooms’ chairman on Rural Payments Agency
C John Smith MBE, chairman of Northern Mushrooms Ltd, explains why producer organisations have found the last 18 months particularly hard going, and urges the Rural Payments Agency to back British growers
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Airfreight hiatus not long enough to make difference
I was expecting some more unusual sources to show up on the shelves last week, although it appeared that the airfreight hiatus