Tomato news archive – Page 73
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ArticleComing together
A relatively young trading country, Israel’s fresh produce industry has excelled since an agricultural agreement was signed in the 1970s, giving the Middle Eastern country free rein to export to the UK and Europe. Now, known for its vast array of products and high producing standards, the industry is going one step further. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits Israel as a new agricultural agreement is signed
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Supermarkets get set for seasonal extravaganza
The produce aisles are already buzzing in the build-up to Christmas with just one more weekend to go. Seasonal lines such as
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Guernsey Growers' Association may close
The Guernsey Growers' Association (GGA) could cease operations within the next two or three years.
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Tomato event tackles pest concerns
The British Tomato Growers’ Association, in conjunction with the Horticultural Development Company, is organising a seminar for all those involved in the production, marketing and importation of tomatoes in order to provide the latest information on this and other threats to the UK crop.
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ArticleSalad industry celebrates good year for salads
The salad industry is in fine spirits, with a good year under its belt after two seasons of heartbreak. As UK supply moves nearly exclusively to the Spanish offer, Elizabeth O’Keefe looks back at the English season and forward to winter supply
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Sealpac goes retro
Packaging specialist Sealpac is introducing a retro-style pack for cherry tomatoes.
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Agrexco celebrates on organics
Agrexco is celebrating its 25th season handling organic produce.
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ArticleOrganic supplies in abundance
The organic vegetable market is awash with product thanks to an exceptionally clement November in Spain and later-running seasons due to mild temperatures in northern Europe.
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ArticleFepex slams EU-Morocco ‘deal’
Spanish federation Fepex has called on the European Commission to renegotiate its new export ‘deal’ with Morocco
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FPC fears untimely import regulation
Increased controls on “high risk” imports of certain fresh produce will not provide additional protection for consumers and will impose additional costs and bureaucracy on importers, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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Spanish claim Moroccan fraud
Fepex, the association which represents Spanish exporters, has claimed that fraud is taking place in import activity of tomatoes from Morocco into the EU. Fepex claims the move makes a mockery of the constraints of the existing Association Agreement, which places quotas on the tonnage of Moroccan imports allowed.
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ArticleMorocco in growth mode
When the Moroccan government unveiled ambitious plans last month to double the country’s agricultural output by 2020, the move was clearly indicative of an industry that has secured a strong following in export markets and carved a niche for itself as a key source of fresh produce during the winter months. Laura Gould reports
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ArticlePoland set for largest eco-greenhouse
Agricultural group T. Mularski is to develop Europe's largest greenhouse for tomato production
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ArticleThanet scoops Tesco prize
Giant greenhouse project Thanet Earth has landed the Best Local Grower gong at the Tesco Grower of the Year Awards.
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ArticleSugardrop tomato on sale at Tesco
Described by the retailer as being as sweet as a peach, the new variety has gone on sale in the UK this week
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ArticleTesco launches sweet tomato
A revolutionary new gourmet tomato that is “as sweet as a peach” is to go on sale in Tesco stores across the UK.
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ArticleTomato sources collide
Tomatoes are in abundant supply, leading to price pressure as fruit comes on in a flush across a number of leading sources.
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ArticleEC to investigate Moroccan tomatoes
Brussels is reportedly beginning an investigation into Spanish allegations over 'fraudulent' Moroccan tomato imports
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Geoffrey Wells dies, aged 88
Geoffrey Wells, described as “a pioneer in early, long-season tomato production”, has died aged 88.
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ArticleWS Bentley lands Yorkshire gong
WS Bentley Growers’ Sprouting Peas won best Fresh Produce Product at the fifth annual deliciouslyorkshire Awards, announced at the ceremony at Rudding Park, Harrogate on Monday.