Tomato news archive – Page 94
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ArticleDelassus invests in hydroponic solution
Morocco's Delassus Group has set up a sophisticated hydroponic solution for its cherry tomato farm Duroc, in order to preserve local water and minimise waste.
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Repeat performance from PA
Top grower, Humber VHB has met seasonal demand by hiring high-specification, automatic packaging equipment from Packaging Automatic Ltd (PA) once again.
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ArticleBridging the social divide
UK social demographics have long been thought of as key to the way people buy food and, with diversity growing all the time, the opportunities for marketing fresh produce to a wider cross-section of the public are more promising than ever. But is society divided in terms of the consumption of fruit and vegetables, and awareness about eating the recommended five portions a day? And how is the industry working to bridge these gaps? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleLeaner and meaner
Canary Islands salad growers have made adjustments to their offer this season and are hoping that their strategies will pay off. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more
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Salad days for Agrexco
Israeli produce giant Agrexco is placing a big emphasis on organic salad products for the forthcoming season, with a planned total increase of 49 per cent on all tomato lines and 35 per cent on peppers.
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Almeria gets ICM budget boost
The regional executive in Andalusia has promised to increase its budget to growers in Almería from €6 million (£4.1m) to €10m, in support of integrated crop management (ICM) systems and biological control.
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Lidl Scotland slashes fruit and veg prices by up to 70 per cent
Lidl Scotland has cut the price of its fruit and vegetables by up to 70 per cent until the end of October, starting this week.
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What quality means to markets
Before writing this column, I googled the current meaning of the word “quality” - I wondered if it meant the same
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ArticleBPC lays down challenge
The BPC has laid down the challenge to find the nation's tastiest potato dish.
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ArticleTastiest Tomato winner unveiled
Despite stiff competition, a contest launched find the nation’s tastiest tomato has reached its conclusion.
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ArticleFresca plans glass revolution
A major new glasshouse development has been unveiled that will radically increase the UK production capacity for UK salads.
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Using our oars to best effect
Proof positive that the horticulture industry is still moving into fewer and larger hands is exemplified by several of the
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ArticleTake a maple leaf out of Canada’s book
Having recently returned from a break in Canada, I felt compelled to focus this month’s column on applauding the
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ArticleILIP showcases first click-shut punnets
Plastic punnets with a click-shut lid were introduced by packaging manufacturer ILIP at Asia Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleMachinery gears up
New machines that boost efficiency and reduce labour costs are a welcome addition to the equipment available for vegetable and salad crop production. Mike Williams looks at some of the recent arrivals.
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ArticleFresca unveils revolutionary glasshouse project
A joint venture agreement between Fresca Group and three Dutch salad crop growers heralds the opening of the UK’s biggest ever glasshouse development.
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"Fruity" veg found to reduce asthma
A diet of “fruity vegetables” and fish can help reduce asthma and allergies in children, according to a seven-year study released yesterday.
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ArticleSpain banks on quality
Although salad shipments to the UK are predicted to fall this season, those who are bringing in high-quality produce should enjoy stable prospects. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleWinter energy: a heated debate
As summer starts to fade away, the thoughts of many growers begin to turn to winter. However the past two years have seen massively varying gas and electricity prices. Michael Barker asks what energy prices growers can look forward to this time around.
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Residue committee urges consumption
The benefits of eating fruit and vegetables far outweigh concerns over pesticide residues, Pesticides Residues Committee chairman Ian Brown has insisted, following publication of his organisation’s annual report.