Tomato news archive – Page 83
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ArticleTurning the tide
This time last year, Liverpool Produce Terminal was a glint in the exporter’s eye - a quayside facility at the north-west city’s port due to revolutionise the way fresh produce is imported into the UK. There have certainly been some pretty major issues to overcome along the way - but 12 months later, with the brand-new facility ready to roll, interest in the project remains incredibly high. Laura Gould went along to find out more.
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ArticleCosta Rica set for US import deal
Costa Rica is on the brink of being granted market entry to the US for its tomatoes and chillies after five years of negotiation
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ArticleTomato sector calls for import reforms
European tomato growers have urged the EU to reform Europe’s entry price system to curb non-payment of customs duties
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ArticleThermal Pest Control heads to Europe
A new internationally patented technology to help reduce the need for pesticide spraying is being launched across the EU.
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Innovation aplenty despite economic downturn
Freezing temperatures last week must have given the winter veg trade a boost in sales, although there were some gaps appearing
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ArticleTaste of the Mediterranean at Sainsbury's
The Greenery's new tomato variety will be available at the UK retailer until April
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ArticleSainsbury’s debuts Mediterranean tomato
Sainsbury’s has added Mediterranean flavour to its produce range with their new Marmonde tomato set to feature in stores nationwide between January and April.
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ArticleTesco US follows UK discount lead
Fresh & Easy followed its UK counterparts Tesco in slashing its fresh produce prices to tempt in the bargain-hunters.
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ArticleCanaries tomato exports in decline
Producers in the Spanish islands have blamed a lack of support for the transport of products for a steady decline in tomato exports
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ArticleBred for success
The seed breeding sector has enjoyed busy and exciting times in recent years, with a host of new fruit and vegetable varieties launched on to the market. With more plans in the pipeline for 2009, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading players to find out more.
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ArticleSalad sector looks forward to New Year health kick
Christmas has been a mixed bag for the salad sector. Although sales have more or less met expectations, some believe that retail opportunities have been missed over the festive period. The industry is now banking on the healthy eating drive to see it through the first quarter. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleFirst plants in ground at Thanet Earth
The ground-breaking UK greenhouse complex, Thanet Earth, has had its very low carbon status confirmed just weeks after half a million tomato and pepper plants settled in its greenhouses.
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ArticleSupermarkets step into pound land
Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco are to follow Asda into pound land and slash prices on fresh produce in a bid to regain custom from discounters.
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - November
Retailers refute "bully-boy" claims... Leek pickers in largest-ever human trafficking raid... Hex River Valley flooded out... Tesco launches monster veg... What else made your November top 10?
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ArticleSpain proclaimed 'world leader' in produce exports
Spain is the world's leading exporter of fruit and vegetables and one of the biggest producers, according to research from Spanish body Fepex.
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ArticleAgrexco sees rise in organic tomatoes
Agrexco has recorded a 50 per cent increase in its export of Carmel’s Bio Top-branded mini plum organic tomatoes.
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ArticleNZ bans Australian tomatoes
New Zealand has suspended imports of Australian tomatoes after no proof of fruit fly treatment was found
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ArticleCapespan nets supplier award
Capespan UK has scooped the national Co-op award as Supplier of the Year for regional product for its supply of Scottish tomatoes.
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ArticleCanary Islands slams Morocco donation
The Canary Island’s tomato sector has criticised the Spanish government’s move to donate €520m to Morocco
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High rollers and happy people turn out for dinner
The master and Wardens’ Dinner held at the Barber-Surgeons’ Hall on November 13 was somewhat suppressed in spirit,