Tomato news archive – Page 73
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ArticleSeason of two halves for Canary Islands tomatoes
The first part of the Canary Islands tomato sector’s five-month season was characterised by hot weather and plentiful volumes, but proving that this is a game of two halves, considerable downpours last week and rain throughout the season have meant that volume could fall from now on and quality will be variable. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleRougeline bears green side
The French tomato supplier has altered its packaging in order to illustrate its sustainable approach
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Shelf life singled out by breeders
Improving shelf life has been singled out as one of the biggest growth opportunities in the fresh convenience sector.
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ArticleFresca appoints new MD for Thanet Earth
British fresh produce group appoints Ian Craig as managing director for joint venture greenhouse project Thanet Earth
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ArticleGuernsey exports values rise
Exports of horticultural products from Guernsey reached £49.5 million in 2009 compared to £48.4m in 2008 and £47.3m in 2007.
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ArticleImport regulation causes industry consternation
A new regulation affecting produce imports has angered the trade amid allegations of government hypocrisy over cutting red tape.
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ArticleIndia develops GM tomato
Indian researchers have developed a genetically modified tomato that stays fresh 30 days longer than traditional varieties
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Salads availability struggles
Temperatures well below seasonal averages are continuing to affect availability of salad and vegetable lines from Spain.
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ArticleMoruno tomato hits Tesco aisles
A new tomato with very high levels of lycopene is being relaunched across Tesco stores on Monday.
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Article'Super tomato' on sale at Tesco
The Moruno variety boasts higher levels of lycopene and vitamin C compared with other varieties
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ArticleHow can the industry future proof fresh produce for tomorrow?
Future proofing any industry is a difficult challenge and substantial skills are required to ensure ongoing survival and growth. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleThanet Earth right on cue
The UK’s first cucumbers of the 2010 season were harvested on Monday at Thanet Earth in Kent.
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Pink tomato breakthrough
Scientists at the Weizmann Institute in Israel have uncovered the gene responsible for producing pink-skinned tomatoes.
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Quest for exclusivity can confuse variety names
I often wonder about the choice of variety names that appear on the shelves. In many cases, there are indications that
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Tomato growers focus on disease
The British Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA) held a workshop last week with the Horticultural Development Company to identify how growers and scientists can work together to combat the new pests and diseases that threaten British tomato supplies.
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ArticleSavéol calls for cogeneration
French tomato cooperative Savéol is demanding state action to facilitate the use of cogeneration in Brittany
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ArticleMurcia suffers vegetable losses
Frosts in the Spanish region have damaged much of the area’s winter vegetable crop, including artichokes and tomatoes
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Sainsbury's tomatoes go green
Sainsbury's has announced that its Basics tinned chopped tomatoes are to be sold in cartons rather than cans, reducing packaging by half a million kilos per year.
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ArticleScratch meal kits stack up
Start-up food company Scratch has reported a surge in demand for its fresh-prepared meal kits as ice and snow force shoppers to stock up emergency supplies.
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FPC slams Food Standards Agency guidance
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has warned that the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) guidance on increased controls on so-called “high-risk” imports of certain fresh produce is belated and inadequate.