Tomato news archive – Page 71
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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.
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ArticleOcado moves to stock black garlic
Upmarket online delivery firm Ocado has followed retailer Selfridges in stocking Black Garlic.
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EU entry price system reform nears
Spanish producer-exporter federation Fepex is celebrating the first step in securing reform of the EU entry price system.
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ArticleThe salad industry leads the way to sustainability
As the UK summer salad season gets into full swing, the industry was out in force through activities such as Tomato Week and the Alresford Watercress Festival. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at a proactive quarter
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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