Tomato news archive – Page 2
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NewsBelgium’s BelOrta welcomes start of Coeur de Boeuf tomato season
The Belgian cooperative has announced the sale of its first Coeur de Boeuf tomatoes of the season, with expectations high following annual growth in the production area of 28 per cent
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ArticleAlmerians come out in force to celebrate region’s tomato-producing heritage
Thousands gather for day of entertainment, gastronomy and culture at ’Almería, World Tomato Capital’
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ArticleOishii bucks vertical farming’s downward trend with US$134m fund boost
Company says investment will enable it to expand its strawberry and tomato production capacity and invest in new technology like robots
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ArticleBlockchain technology offers major boost to tomatoes
SecQuAL project finds multiple benefits for the tomato and wider fresh produce industry
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ArticleIndustry leaders to speak at Fresh Produce India
Top local and international players to discuss rapid market evolution as India’s premier fresh produce event returns to Mumbai
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ArticleICA invests in tomato production to reduce reliance on imports
Swedish retailer teams up with Swedish Growers Association to develop 10ha facility that will ultimately supply 8,000 tonnes of tomatoes per year
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ArticleConsumers and retailers need guidance in tomato category
A lack of consumer knowledge about tomato varieties and their different uses, and an absence of in-store assistance, leave many shoppers overwhelmed and likely to reach for the cheapest option, warns RedStar’s Martijn van Keulen
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NewsSyngenta inaugurates expanded Spanish breeding facility
Almeria-based global breeding innovation centre plays a “critical role” in bringing high-quality vegetable seeds to growers
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NewsHazera acquires high-tech greenhouse in the Netherlands
The group is looking to establish itself further in the market, elevating its research capabilities and improving tomato resistance, yield, quality and commercial appeal
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ArticleItaly leads pack at Fruit Logistica as exports to Germany grow
Country retains number one spot at world’s leading fresh produce trade fair, with more than 470 individual exhibitors due to take part
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ArticleNew data reveals South Australian growers are losing out on farmgate prices
Increased costs contribute to 20 per cent loss in farmgate prices for South Australian growers in 2023
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ArticleGlobal Tomato Congress to focus on taste and health
Global Tomato Congress takes place on 14-15 May in the Hague, bringing tomato experts together to explore what influences consumer purchases and how best to communicate on taste and health
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ArticleCAF acquires P’Petual greenhouse and glasshouse facility
Purchase increases Centuria Agriculture Fund investment portfolio to four high-profile farms
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Article‘Keep current EU plant rules in place,’ urge UK growers
The UK horticulture industry is beseeching Westminster to repeal planned new border controls for plants
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NewsBTGA starts new year with new team
The British Tomato Growers’ Association unveils its new team and new strategy for 2024
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ArticleMoroccan tomatoes recovering after record heat
Moroccan tomato growers have recovered well from last summer’s brutal heatwave, but ToBRFV issues in Spain mean an impact on European tomato supplies remains possible
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ArticleHazera Seeds is on the front line of innovation
Michał Taraska, global value chain lead at Hazera Seeds, highlights the ways the vegetable seed specialist is contributing to greater efficiency, reduced waste and better quality
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ArticleGaza farmer shows resolve
Founder of the first vertical strawberry farm in Palestine, Ayed Awni Aburamadan has a history of success in the face of overwhelming challenges, and he is determined to rebuild when the war is over
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ArticleNew tech puts veg supplier Nordic Greens on fast track to growth
One of Scandinavia’s leading vegetable suppliers says the recent addition of a Newtec high-speed packing line has helped it to become more sustainable and more efficient
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ArticleBayer AG and G+Flas partner to develop enhanced tomatoes
Partnership will use Crispr gene editing application to enhance Vitamin D3 in tomatoes