Tomato news archive – Page 74
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UK growers put on a good show, as brands pick up
Shelves continue to burst with summer fruit at present and full marks to English cherry growers for putting up some really
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ArticleFepex finalises complaint against EC
Spanish federation Fepex has finalised its complaint against the EC for "failing to act" over "fraudulent" tomato imports
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ArticleSpanish tomato sector demands action
Spanish fresh produce groups are planning to make a claim to the European Ombudsman over 'illegal' tomato imports
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McCain Express arrives
McCain has launched a new Express vegetable range designed to make everyday vegetables more interesting and hassle-free for consumers.
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ArticleThird year lucky for NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) saw its annual fruit and vegetable extravaganza named the Supreme Champion in the Great Yorkshire Show Flower Hall, held last week, for the third year running.
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ArticleCarmel Innovation adds spice to shelves
Israel is well known for its innovative approach to the fresh produce industry, from novel growing techniques and unusual varieties to new types of packaging. Carmel, the brand label of Israeli exporter Agrexco, is now capitalising on that approach to unveil its latest addition to the family - the Carmel Innovation range. Laura Gould reports.
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Camden reveals salads on the go
Camden Food Co is launching an extensive salad range with a focus on fresh summer ingredients, at rail stations.
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ArticleTime goes Bayer
With the revision of EU directive 91/414/EEC looming, growers in Europe face the possibility of losing access to a wide range of pesticides vital to the survival of their crops. The directive has sparked suggestions from some that it will take the world’s chemical companies no time at all to come up with replacement substances. But as Laura Gould discovered when she visited the German headquarters of Bayer CropScience last month, nothing could be further from the truth.
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ArticleWarming to change
The recession may have taken some of the heat off the issue of climate change, but it is still firmly on the agenda. With the recent release of UK climate projections and the government proposing funds to help developing countries deal with climate change, the fresh produce sector is being urged to adapt to this significant challenge. Doris Lee Butterworth investigates
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HortNZ presidents re-elected
Andrew Fenton and Brian Gargiulo have been re-elected to the board of Horticulture New Zealand, the organisation that represents the country’s 7,000 commercial fruit, vegetable, berryfruit and olive growers.
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ArticleTowing the waste line
The staggering amount of food thrown away when it is still safe to eat came back into the spotlight last month, when the government pledged to tackle confusion surrounding date labels in a bid to cut food waste both in stores and at home. But where does the fresh produce industry stand on the issue? And what is being done to improve the situation? Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleExploring Sussex
Sussex has a varied mix of both niche growers producing fresh produce for local markets and independent shops and large-scale businesses serving the national market. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the region to explore how fresh produce businesses are diversifying in a changing marketplace.
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Environmental commitments should be about more than lip service to the cause
It has become fashionable to pay lip service to environmental issues and political parties, corporations and media celebrities
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ArticleCo-op tours with Capespan
The Co-operative Good with Food team has been touring the UK and were joined by importers Capespan at the three day Royal Highland Show last week.
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ArticleExport increase for Turkish tomatoes
Volumes have jumped 19 per cent so far this year despite a fall in numbers heading to the key Russian market
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ArticleKumato hits North America
Canadian grower/exporter Mastronardi Produce has begun delivering the European sensation tomato, the Kumato - unique in its brown colouring - to retailers across North America.
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Guernsey garners Queen's eye
Growers in Guernsey have seen a double landmark this month, recognised by the Queen on two fronts.
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Retailers set to make most of barbecue weather
It only seems to take a few days of hot, dry weather to get the barbecues smoking, so not surprisingly they are a major target
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ArticleSalad revolution
After decades of sitting in the Netherlands’ shadow, the UK salad industry has been given a much-needed injection of life by the new multi-glasshouse venture, Thanet Earth, in Kent. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the project during its first production season and asks what’s next for salad production in the UK.
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Thanet supplies school scheme
Hundreds of schoolchildren in Kent will receive free tomatoes from Kent supplier Thanet Earth from today, as part of the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS) operated by NHS Supply Chain.