Tomato news archive – Page 118
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ArticleJersey tomato season kicks off
The tomato season in Jersey is up and running with first arrivals of new season Elegance large vine tomatoes and beefsteak tomatoes following hot on the heels of Aranca.
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ArticleDel Monte Foods Co reveals third quarter results
The Del Monte Foods Co has reported net sales of $811.1 million for the third quarter ended January 25 2004.
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ArticleCancer research - what can you do?
The Fresh Produce Journal has teamed up with the World Cancer Research Fund to support Fruity Friday: a day (May 14 this year) dedicated to the joy and benefits of eating fruit. In this introductory article, the objectives of the WCRF are explained, along with ways your company can get involved with delivering the fruity message to the UK public.
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ArticleTesco aims for healthy lunchtime rush
Tesco has launched a campaign to persuade office workers to eat healthily.
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ArticleTomaisin the latest offering from Israel
The Tomaisin is the latest in a long line of new products introduced by the Volcani Centre in Israel.
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ArticleBlack is the new red - if you’re talking tomatoes
Sainsbury's claims to be the first UK retailer to stock the black tomato variety - Kumato.
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ArticleSenegal singing a new tune
Senegal is the 14th largest ACP provider of fresh fruit and vegetables to the European Union. This West African country bordering the North Atlantic Ocean is also the largest ACP exporter of cherry tomatoes and the second supplier of green beans and mangoes to the Union. The horticultural sector in Senegal produces a total output of about 370,000 tonnes every year. While cassava, watermelon, cowpeas, squash, tomato, gombo, diakhatou, aubergine and sesame are among the most important crops produced, 95 per cent of the country’s horticultural production is geared towards domestic consumption.
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ArticleSomerfield starts UK tom season
Somerfield is taking delivery next week of its first English cherry tomatoes of the year from Wight Salads.
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ArticleCranberries stop healthy snack gap
Sweetened dried cranberries (SDCs) supplied by Ocean Spray have been incorporated into a new snack bar.
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US retail still shows the way
While the pundits have always claimed that UK supermarkets do the best job in the world, a brief holiday visit to some of the major names in Florida last week showed that the US retailers still have a few tricks up their sleeves, as well as some extra ideas over product and packaging. David Shapley reports.
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ArticleArava continues on upward curve
Israeli grower and exporter Arava continues to expand rapidly.
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Syngenta innovates with new products
Syngenta tries to keep one step ahead of consumers and their requirements.
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Spanish presence outstrips the rest
With precisely 2,950 square metres Spain had the largest display area at this year’s Fruit Logistica.
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Oberon offers tomato protection
Protected-tomato growers in the UK should find a boost to their IPM strategies with the addition of insecticde Oberon to their armoury.
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New season English cherry tomatoes available
Waitrose has announced it is the first major supermarket to have English cherry tomatoes available in selected branches this year.
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ArticleGreenery introduces new tomato
The Greenery has announced the introduction of a new variety of beef tomato called Macarena
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ArticleTo Affinitus and beyond
It’s an over simplification to say that resistance to change restricts business development. And for small outfits investment in IT is both a daunting and uncertain process. David Leck meets two companies that have seen efficiency increase and vital procedures refined through the acquisition of new software.
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ArticleSeminis sails on
In response to growing consumer interest in health issues, vegetable seed company Seminis is working hard to develop a range of products with additional health benefits, while maintaining its position as a market leader. John Broy reports.
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ArticleSakata holds the key
In the final seed focus, the Journal speaks to two companies that are busy trialing new products. Sakata UK takes us through a range of broccoli, cauliflower and spinach innovations, while Israeli seed specialist Zeraim Gedera reveals that a range of mid 1990s breeding programmes is now bearing fruit.