Tomato news archive – Page 70
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ArticleCo-op tastes tomato success
Customers at The Co-operative were treated to tasting sessions across the country last week in celebration of British Tomato Week.
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When is a tomato not just a tomato?
Why is it that some fruit and vegetables always seem to attract a political agenda, as opposed to a promotional one? The
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ArticleLifetime Achievement accolade for Alick Glass
Alick Glass, founder of Glass Associates Limited and industry representative, was recognised for outstanding services to the fresh produce sector when he won the Florette Lifetime Achievement Award at Re:fresh on Thursday.
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Arava favours domestic berry deal
Arava Export Growers of Israel will concentrate on the domestic strawberry market this season and has no plans to ship sizeable quantities of strawberries to the UK.
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ArticleSyngenta unveils Mini Kumato at M&S
Syngenta is launching what it claims to be the world’s first Mini Kumato tomatoes into 50 Marks & Spencer stores today.
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ArticleSeeking life beyond the big four
A feast of opportunities are waiting for the fresh produce industry beyond the big four retailers, with foodservice, wholesale, independent and convenience retailers, as well as markets in all their forms providing alternative avenues at a time when supplying the major multiples - Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons - is tougher than ever. Anna Sbuttoni caught up with those operating outside the retail giants.
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Hayman flies flag for British tomatoes
British Tomato Week has quickly become an established and popular feature on the fresh produce calendar. Alex Lawson caught up with Gerry Hayman, chief executive of the Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA), to find out about this year’s event.
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ArticleWorcestershire grower scoops award
Tomato grower Drews of Worcester was crowned the winner of the fresh produce category at the Heart of England fine foods (HEFF) Diamond Awards ceremony and gala dinner, on Saturday.
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Kids pop in to Stubbins' nursery
Stubbins Marketing hosted youngsters from the St Mellons Church in Wales Primary School this week at its award-winning Rhymney Valley Tomato Nursery, in support of British Tomato Week.
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JR Holland supports British tomatoes
In celebration of British Tomato Week, JR Holland will be ensuring all of its customers, which include schools, local authorities, universities and niche restaurants in the North East receive the best of British sourced tomatoes in a bid to encourage customers to make the switch and buy British.
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ArticleGood Natured approach to tomato week
Stubbins Marketing Ltd kicked off British Tomato Week in style on Monday by promoting its new Good Natured British Tomato range at the Asda Store in Harlow.
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ArticleTomatoes hit Houses of Parliament
The industry marked British Tomato Week in front of the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday, when Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA) chairman Nigel Bartle donned a round red suit on college green.
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ArticleTomato group welcomes The Greenery
The Greenery UK has highlighted its commitment to growers by joining the British Tomato Growers' Association
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ArticleAgritech highlights water issue
At the latest Agritech fair in Israel, the spotlight turns to combating the region’s water shortages
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ArticleMorrisons launches waste campaign
Morrisons has launched a new campaign to vastly cut the amount of food waste in packaging and reduce the emissions its stores create.
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ArticleRijk Zwaan in China success
Rijk Zwaan has successfully presented its vegetable varieties at the China International Vegetable Sci-tech Fair.
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Greenery links with BTGA
The Greenery UK has joined the British Tomato Growers’ Association (BTGA).
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ArticleSpain to hold tomato talks with Morocco
Two countries to stage meeting to discuss Spanish horticultural sector’s concerns over Moroccan tomato exports to Europe
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ArticleTGA gears up for British Tomato Week
The British Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA) is approaching the fifth British Tomato Week (BTW) with even more energy and enthusiasm than usual following victory in the best consumer marketing campaign at the Grower of the Year Awards 2009 in February.