Tomato news archive – Page 86
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ArticleFlavourfresh dominates the podium
After all the excitement of the Olympics, attention has focused once again this month on the really big sporting event of the year - the race to find Britain’s tastiest tomato.
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Irish food safety warning on organic fertilisers
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued what it describes as a wake-up call over the increasing use of organic fertilisers in farm production.
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ArticleGM purple tomatoes offer health benefits
Scientists have expressed genes from snapdragon in tomatoes to grow purple tomatoes high in health-protecting anthocyanins.
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ArticleAgrexco forecasts Shiren export increase
The Israel-based exporter will ship increased volumes of its Shiren cherry tomatoes and mini plum tomatoes to key markets this season
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Purple tomatoes could aid cancer battle
A UK-based research team has developed a new tomato that could provide significant strides in fighting cancer and degenerative diseases
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ArticleDurán calls for Murcian water solution
The annual meeting of Murcia’s fresh produce industry saw Miguel Durán call for a unified approach to solve the region’s water shortage problem.
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ArticleShow must go on, says Scott
The Marden Fruit Show Society succeeded again this year in making the National Fruit Show the premier exhibition of fruit, marketing and production in the UK, according to the show’s chairman Jeremy Scott.
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Idyl scoops flavour award
Franco-Moroccan company Idyl has earned the Saveur de l’Année (Flavour of the Year) label for its cocktail tomatoes and melons again in 2009.
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ArticlePrice key for Spanish
Spanish growers and exporters have long been the source of key lines for the UK market. Dr Miguel Merino-Pacheco caught up with two major suppliers to find out how the sector views the UK.
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Tinned tomato sales boom
Sales of tinned tomatoes are soaring as home cooking becomes more popular during the credit crunch.
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Victoria trades up with specialities
Victoria Trading will increase its speciality tomato production in the Canary Islands this season
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ArticleLancaster scientists make seed breakthrough
Scientists at Lancaster University have discovered a seed treatment that could increase crop resilience to pests.
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ArticleCanaries out of tune
Exporters are in a reflective mood as the first loads of Canary Islands tomatoes begin landing on UK shores. Having endured four difficult seasons, it is make or break time for some growers. Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading producers and exporters to see what lies in store.
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New managing director for TOSC
Eosta BV and The Organic Salad Company BV (TOSC) have announced the departure of Azra Secerbegovic as managing director of TOSC.
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ArticleNational show of fruit confidence
Confidence in the future of English apples and pears was high as the industry celebrated the 75th anniversary of the National Fruit Show.
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Azura tomatoes on way to UK
Franco-Moroccan salad producer Azura Group will start exporting its production to the UK this week.
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Essential launches new organic soup range
Organic, homemade-style soup in a jar has been launched as part of Essential’s new winter warmer soup range.
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Makro makes the grade on fresh produce
Makro UK buying manager Fraser Roberts talks to David Shapley about how the cash and carry chain, part of Germany’s Metro Group, has put fresh produce sourcing and distribution at the heart of its plans in the UK.
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On-pack info from the sublime to the ridiculous
I have come to the conclusion this week that the range of information displayed on packaging - beyond the legal requirements
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Marshalls launches new catalogue
‘Outdoor Wonder’ melon, Marshalls’ latest must-grow exclusive, which claims to make melon cultivation as easily as growing courgettes, is just one of the new additions in the seed company’s 2009 catalogue.