Tomato news archive – Page 73
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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.
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ArticleEnza Zaden homes in on taste
Global seed breeder Enza Zaden has launched a tomato campaign, Timing Taste, with the aim of uniting the salad sector together across the UK and continental Europe in producing tomatoes with more flavour.
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ArticleSix L's signs Meyer Tomato deal
Exclusive sales and marketing agreement gives Six L's expanded sales volume and greater growing and shipping locations
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Russell unveils Tuta absoluta "weapon"
UK-based firm Russell IPM has unveiled a new a weapon in the fight against the dangerous tomato pest Tuta absoluta.
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ArticleIsrael’s winter warmers
Many Israeli producers are increasing their export volumes this season and are hoping that the weak sterling will not dampen prospects. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleInto the Garden
On the eve of a massive regeneration 35 years on from moving to the south London site, New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) is full of both promise and speculation. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes in the atmosphere at one of the UK’s largest fruit and vegetable wholesale markets
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ArticleMoroccans unveil huge agriculture plans
The Moroccan agriculture industry has unveiled plans to double its production by 2020, tripling its export capacity in the process. .
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ArticleRaymond Blanc backs British toms
Renowned chef Raymond Blanc attended the first day of the National Fruit Show last week to judge the British Tomato Growers’ Association’s (TGA) Tastiest Tomato Competition.
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ArticleIsraeli organic tomatoes promising
Israeli exporter Agrexco has announced it has “high hopes” for the country’s organic tomato season.
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ArticleAgrexco tomato shipments underway
The Israeli exporter has just started the European export season for its organic tomatoes
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ArticleAzura reveals tomato increase
Franco-Moroccan tomato supplier Azura has released its forecast for the upcoming season from Morocco.
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ArticleRiding the storm
Having suffered poor returns, quality issues and high production costs, the Canary Islands salad industry has endured a challenging couple of years, to say the least. Many fear that this coming season will either make or break the industry. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleTomato supply threatened
The changeover in tomato seasons between northern and southern Europe is being overshadowed by late availability from the north and the threat of reduced plantings in the south as well as disease issues.
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ArticleCentralised thinking
The Vale of Evesham has the whole package when it comes to the fresh produce trade, with seed manufacturers, growers, prepared facilities, packers, suppliers and haulage companies all working together to make up the West Midlands’ fruit and vegetable hub. But has Evesham moved with the times? Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the area to find out