Tomato news archive – Page 78
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ArticleUSDA plans tomato purchase
The organisation is looking to bump up the supply of produce to its federal nutrition assistance programmes
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ArticleA sting in the tail
The sight of hundreds of beekeepers swarming on Westminster last November brought the increasingly desperate plight of the honeybee to the public’s attention. With hives across the world dying off at an alarming rate and fears mounting that in the not-too-distant future there may not be enough bees to pollinate crops for food production, Laura Gould investigates what we can do to reverse this highly worrying trend.
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Paving the future for New Spitalfields
Following his appointment last December, Tim Williams, corporate business development manager at New Spitalfields market, has uncovered a number of challenges in ensuring the continued prosperity of one of the UK’s most diverse and successful wholesale markets. Alex Lawson caught up with him to see how he is progressing in the role.
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Sunshine sees summertime produce come into its own
The burst of summer weather did wonders for the British berry sector this week, with some massive displays of high-quality
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ArticleEat Seasonably provokes industry
A campaign launched last week to promote British fruit and vegetables at their seasonal best has been criticised by some sections of the produce industry for its narrow-minded approach to consumption.
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Spanish exports fall
Spanish fresh produce exports fell by four per cent year on year during the first quarter of 2009.
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Man questioned over Legg death
A Cheshire businessman has been arrested over the death of a leading Polish produce supplier who was found battered to death in her Paris hotel room last week.
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ArticleSix L's ready for Vintage Ripe season
The US group's Vintage Ripe tomatoes will hit shelves this month, now boasting year-round production and increased acreage
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ArticleTomato health pill questioned
A new health pill that uses tomatoes to prevent heart disease and strokes has been questioned by the industry, which claims that fresh offers a better option.
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ArticleTomato exporter found dead in Paris hotel
Kinga Legg, owner and director of Polish company Vegex, is believed to have been murdered during a stay at the Hotel Bristol
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ArticleCo-op tastes tomato success
Customers at The Co-operative were treated to tasting sessions across the country last week in celebration of British Tomato Week.
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When is a tomato not just a tomato?
Why is it that some fruit and vegetables always seem to attract a political agenda, as opposed to a promotional one? The
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ArticleLifetime Achievement accolade for Alick Glass
Alick Glass, founder of Glass Associates Limited and industry representative, was recognised for outstanding services to the fresh produce sector when he won the Florette Lifetime Achievement Award at Re:fresh on Thursday.
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Arava favours domestic berry deal
Arava Export Growers of Israel will concentrate on the domestic strawberry market this season and has no plans to ship sizeable quantities of strawberries to the UK.
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ArticleSyngenta unveils Mini Kumato at M&S
Syngenta is launching what it claims to be the world’s first Mini Kumato tomatoes into 50 Marks & Spencer stores today.
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ArticleSeeking life beyond the big four
A feast of opportunities are waiting for the fresh produce industry beyond the big four retailers, with foodservice, wholesale, independent and convenience retailers, as well as markets in all their forms providing alternative avenues at a time when supplying the major multiples - Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons - is tougher than ever. Anna Sbuttoni caught up with those operating outside the retail giants.
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Hayman flies flag for British tomatoes
British Tomato Week has quickly become an established and popular feature on the fresh produce calendar. Alex Lawson caught up with Gerry Hayman, chief executive of the Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA), to find out about this year’s event.
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ArticleWorcestershire grower scoops award
Tomato grower Drews of Worcester was crowned the winner of the fresh produce category at the Heart of England fine foods (HEFF) Diamond Awards ceremony and gala dinner, on Saturday.
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Kids pop in to Stubbins' nursery
Stubbins Marketing hosted youngsters from the St Mellons Church in Wales Primary School this week at its award-winning Rhymney Valley Tomato Nursery, in support of British Tomato Week.