Tomato news archive – Page 90
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ArticleMurcia ups and downs
The Spanish region of Murcia experienced a reduction in volume of exported product last season, but values have been maintained, according to the association of producers and exporters, Proexport.
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ArticleScientists unravel fruit shape mystery
A study of tomatoes has uncovered how a variant of a gene stretches out fruit, according to The Telegraph.
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ArticleInnovation, innovation, innovation
The Dutch fresh produce industry is one of the most innovative, and Dutch salads are no exception to the rule. But is the industry losing its edge in the UK? Elizabeth O’Keefe uncovers the secrets behind the industry’s success, and looks at the obstacles it is facing.
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Display and presentation are at the root of sales
Surveying the shelves, there is no doubt that some products have greater visual advantages when on display than others.Root
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Reading small print could cut consumer confusion
I must confess to never having read the small print when it comes to the descriptive minutiae of EU standards for fruit and
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ArticleEosta launches Europe's first climate-neutral range
Dutch organic specialist Eosta has become the first company in Europe to offer TÜV-Nord certified CO2-neutral products, in partnership with organic compost firm Soil & More.
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Valentine’s Day sparks new interest for produce aisles
Increased visibility of champagne, chocolates and flowers in the multiples means only one thing - Valentine’s Day, one
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Healthy kids learn how to get A-Life
In the Journal’s monthly series charting the progress of the government’s 5 A DAY initiative, healthy eating campaign A-Life and Merseyside firm Taylor Produce are awarded the usage of the campaign logo.
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ArticleIntense joy for Nunhems
Nunhems’ new Intense beef tomato, designed specifically for the foodservice sector, won the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2008.
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ArticleHazera eyes up beauty trend
Beauty will be a key trend for Hazera Genetics in the future, it revealed last week.
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ArticleChip chip, hooray
Chips are a national favourite in the UK and, with one out of every four British potatoes chopped up every year, the market is substantial. The tasty treats will be in the spotlight next week, when National Chip Week kicks off across the UK. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Lemons striking a blow for produce
It seems that, with most of the UK produce industry out of the country this week marvelling at the sheer size and complexity
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UK cues in at Asda
Asda kicked off its UK salad season this week with its first arrivals of Yorkshire cucumbers into local stores.
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ArticleGreat Potato Challenge names 2008 champions
The grand final of the Great Potato Challenge 2008 saw 12 innovative chefs battle it out last week.
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ZG unveils new tomato
Israeli breeding specialist Zeraim Gedera has unveiled its latest addition to its tomato line-up - an Elongated variety.
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ArticleSpanish toms in crisis
The newly formed Andalusia supply chain trade body Hortyfruta made its first major move this week when it suspended sales of class II round tomatoes as a price crisis hit the sector.
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ArticleWaitrose warms to tomatoes
A new Waitrose store in Hertfordshire is buying all its electricity from a supplier that sources the energy from two Waitrose tomato growers.
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ArticleReducing residues rises up priority list
As consumer demand moves, apparently inexorably, towards pesticide- and residue-free produce, growers, and particularly those involved in protected crops, constantly find themselves facing new challenges, often as a result of innovation in production methods. Despite the loss of a number of agrochemicals, help is at hand for growers, and new solutions are being developed to meet those challenges.
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ArticleThe climate catalyst
In the final article of FPJ’s climate change series, provided by Warwick HRI, the university illustrates the activities of the Defra-funded Innovation Network, which act as a catalyst and focal point for innovation in crop production, supporting adaptation to climate change.
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Supermarkets - subtlety is now their middle name
Endorsement comes in all shapes and sizes, and the produce trade is now no exception when it comes to spreading its message to