Tomato news archive – Page 96
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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.
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ArticleDictionary never stops evolving
It has always intrigued me how new words creep into our vocabulary. Certainly, in the period when I worked in the original
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ArticleWaste not want not, says ACM
Waste management specialist ACM has recently secured lucrative deals to handle all the waste management requirements for key players in the tomato and berry production sectors. FPJ finds out more.
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ArticleACM tackles tomato tonnage
The waste management firm has secured a lucrative deal with tomato specialist Wight Salads to handle all its waste requirements.
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ArticleFurther acclaim for school scheme
Just three weeks after getting the thumbs up from one research organisation, the School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme has received further positive acclaim.
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ArticleThe hunt is on for the UK's tastiest tomato
The British Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA) is on a mission to find the UK’s best-tasting tomato.
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ArticleTGA seeks tastiest tomato
The British Tomato Grower’s Association is setting out on a quest to find the nation’s most delicious tomato.
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Wight Salads Group takes Sage decision
In this month’s IT column, we take a look at a financial IT solution which has proven a godsend for tomato specialist Wight Salads Group, and learn how the Scottish Crop Research Institute’s brand new website is more user friendly than ever before. Plus, the New Covent Garden Market Authority has chosen a consultancy to manage its IT functions.
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ArticleThe Co-op strips its cucumbers
The Co-operative is to become the first retailer in the UK to launch “naked” cucumbers - by stripping the plastic shrink-wrap from whole cucumbers.
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ArticleSweet music at Southport
Flavour Fresh Salads faced the music at the recent Southport Flower show.