Tomato news archive – Page 97
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The underlying messages of retailer promotions
Just before my regular trek along the high street - figuratively speaking as most stores are now miles away from civilisation
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Co-op backs British on tomatoes
The Co-operative Group is showing its support for British tomatoes this season, with a little help from suppliers IVG White.
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ArticleGreenery wants more
The Greenery UK hopes to make more of the opportunities it has to bring Dutch glasshouse product into the UK and to import more products from countries other than the Netherlands.
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Dredging the dictionary in search of description
Personification of fruit and vegetables is not new, but Tesco appears to have gone a stage further with the arrival of a
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Fewer wrinkles with fruit and veg
People who eat lots of fruit and vegetables are likely to have fewer wrinkles, according to a new study.
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ArticleGomez secures quality
If you are going to create an innovative new product concept for the fresh produce sector, you are going to need an innovative marketing campaign to help it achieve full potential. Gomez has done just that with its Gomez Reserv range, and the icing on top of the cake is that it did it all off its own back. Ed Bedington reports.
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ArticleFamous and Belgian
When it comes to innovation, it’s worth looking at Belgium’s fresh produce sector for new and exciting products. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more
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ArticleTesco launches cancer-fighting tom
A cancer-fighting tomato is to be launched onto the UK market by Tesco.
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ArticleJewel in Jersey's crown
Jersey grower Kevin Herve flew over to the mainland this week to herald the launch of the Jersey Jewel branded tomatoes he is producing exclusively for Tesco.
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Retailers resurrect fruit for Easter
The message that Easter is on the way is already being trumpeted loudly in the aisles of most retail outlets. And while the
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Trade misses out on praise
I often feel that the praise due to the fresh produce industry is not sung loudly enough. After all, it represents a
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ArticleGrowers take long term position
It is early days, but those of an optimistic nature are hopeful about UK tomato prospects this season. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleDutch march on
Salad producers in the Netherlands are hoping to build on their strong position in the UK market. But, despite their proximity, they are not immune to high fuel costs and the effects of a cost-conscious customer. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleSteep learning curve
Giving free fruit to children seems admirable in anyone’s book, but the school scheme appears to have courted nothing but negative attention in recent months. Elspeth Waters caught up with some of the key players in the SFVS to get a more balanced evaluation of its activities.
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Import changes may spell trouble
The European Commission is discussing the future of the Entry Price System, a measure to protect the EU market from cheap
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Almeria returns slide
An increase in production boosted by fine weather conditions has led to a fall in returns for salads growers in Almeria for the first four months of the season.
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ArticleBaarda brings innovation
This may be a highly innovative industry, but it is not often you come across a project that is truly ground-breaking. John Baarda’s 23 acres of high technology glass at Billingham fall into that category and Tommy Leighton paid the Teesside site a visit to see early progress.
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ArticleFernandez hangs up his skates
Spanish importer Luis Fernandez has retired after 52 years in the fresh produce industry.
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Palestinian growers look to Europe
Germany, the Netherlands and the UK are to be the main marketing targets for the fresh produce grown by Palestinian farmers.