Tomato news archive – Page 96
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Tomatoes in HIV link
Tomatoes could be genetically modified to host vaccines against two of the world’s deadliest viruses, HIV and hepatitis B.
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ArticleFlorette launches YAWYE salad range
As reported first in FPJ in April, Soleco, parent of Florette, the UK's top-selling prepared salad brand, has teamed with Celador International, owner of the You Are what you Eat television format, to launch an exciting new You Are What You Eat snack salad range.
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ArticleLow down on berries
With berries becoming increasingly popular with consumers the world over, Emma Twyning talks to a number of Dutch and Belgian growers about what opportunities the UK market holds, and what moves they are making to try to sustain their sector’s recent surge in popularity.
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ArticleNice piece of kit
Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading machinery manufacturers and discovers that many are introducing new products and programmes, as well as finetuning their existing offers, to continue their strong presence in the fresh produce arena.
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Things get ugly at Waitrose
Waitrose is launching a range of ‘ugly’ fruit this week, making Class II fruit available across its stores.
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ArticleNew tom is sweet as Candy
Italian grower and marketer Rago is launching a new tomato onto the UK market.
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ArticleA tale of two islands
The isles around the UK are a source of premium British tomatoes. Harmony Produce in Jersey and the Wight Salads Group, based on the Isle of Wight, are focused on producing and promoting British tomatoes across the UK. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleDisney does cartoon fresh
Disney has pledged its name to branded fresh fruit in Tesco and other European supermarkets to appear more health-friendly as its venture with McDonald’s approaches expiration.
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ArticleExploring all avenues
As traditional supply sources battle higher labour costs and inclement weather conditions, UK tomato importers are looking at a raft of opportunities elsewhere. Doris Lee Butterworth reports on the options available to them.
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‘Ere Wiggin, what are you on about?
As summer gets underway, horticulture continues to attract its share of the headlines. Indeed some subjects never seem to go
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ArticleFruity Friday brings fun to London
The World Cancer Research Fund held its annual Fruity Friday last week and hopes to raise £100,000 for its worthy cause.
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Stubbins opens doors to Welsh kids
Stubbins Marketing’s Rhymney Valley Tomato Nursery became a platform for learning and discussion, as it opened its doors to children from a local primary school as part of British Tomato Week.
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ArticleEVS toms fly out of Asda
English Village Salads joined in the support for British tomatoes as part of British Tomato Week with promotional events in two Asda stores.
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ArticleNational media recognition for Tomato Week
The Tomato Growers’ Association has hailed the third annual British Tomato Week a huge success, with an action-packed agenda gaining the interest of thousands of consumers across the country.
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ArticleFood for life
The baby-food market offers rich opportunities for suppliers of both conventional and organic fresh produce. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to producers and manufacturers about their attempts to satisfy high consumer expectations
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ArticleTwo new tomatoes from Agrexco
Two new varieties of Israeli tomatoes will be listed in major supermarkets next year
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ArticleAgrexco at 50
As Agrexco celebrates its 50th birthday, Elspeth Waters caught up with the head of the company’s UK office to find out the secrets of enduring success.
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ArticleJuice squeezes to top
Juice and smoothie producers are making the most of the opportunities available for their products as consumers become increasingly health-oriented in their drinks choices. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleEnjoying a Stubbins streak
When Stubbins Marketing was chosen as the Re:fresh Packer of the Year 2005, the Waltham Cross-based company was already well into a restructuring process to realign itself with the changing needs of its customer base. The last 12 months have seen that process continue and the firm is a finalist in the BA World Cargo Re:fresh Importer of the Year 2006. Tommy Leighton talks to Stubbins commercial director Peter Turone.
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Going Dutch with new man at Greenery helm
Philip Smits recently took the reins at Dutch giant The Greenery, one of the largest suppliers of produce to the European market. He talks to Ed Bedington about his new role and how he sees his company’s position in the dynamic and challenging marketplace.