Tomato news archive – Page 34
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ArticleHazera launches Shanty in Ethiopia
The introduction of the Shanty tomato to Ethiopia by Israeli seed company Hazera has got local farmers talking of “life before and after the Shanty”
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ArticleNew chairman at Tomato Growers Association
Glinwell general manager Matthew Simon has been named chairman alongside new vice chairman Brendan Gillow of Flavourfresh
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ArticleBritish GM plant biologist receives Chinese honour
Professor who helped create UK’s first GM food rewarded for his contribution to science and agriculture in China
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ArticlePackaging waste is a 'growing priority'
As supermarkets get more serious about tackling packaging waste, sustainable solutions are emerging, but more commitment is needed to reduce the industry’s reliance on plastic
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ArticleRetractable roof tomato operation opens
LaManna Premier Group launches what it describes as Australia’s first hydroponic gourmet tomato operation with a retractable roof
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ArticleDesert farming taking off
The Middle East is well known for its arid conditions, but growers are making use of the latest technologies to grow a variety of produce in desert regions in the UAE, Jordan and Qatar
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ArticleSpanish contracts signed early to avoid shortages
Aldi working with Spanish growers ‘earlier than normal’ as retailers take precautions following last season’s snow and floods
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ArticleTomatoes trade up as Brexit bites
Premium on-the-vine varieties are driving the category but Brexit poses both opportunities and challenges for growers
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ArticleProminent launches consumer campaign
Tomato group is launching a series of video clips featuring the end user
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ArticleSixth Thanet Earth greenhouse completed
New 7ha facility focuses on speciality tomatoes, while company also makes move in high-wire, light-assisted cues
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ArticleSpain's dependence on imports rises
Kiwifruit, pineapples, avocados and tomatoes are some of the key products brought into the country
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ArticleNatureFresh to bring Tomberry to North America
The Ontario-based grower said the variety is a perfect fit for its rapidly expanding snacking offer
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ArticleAlmería powers to new export record
The province supplies 39 per cent of Spain’s total fruit and vegetable sales to overseas markets
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ArticleWaitrose packs tomatoes in tomatoes
Supermarket trials new technology that it says could save 3.5 million plastic trays from being recycled every year
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ArticleBrexit pressure hits MWW
Fruit and veg importer says devaluation of sterling was key reason for fall in turnover and profitability
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ArticleAsda stocks year-round British tomatoes
LED investment by Flavourfresh means retailer has been able to reduce tomato imports
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ArticleCarrefour Italia launches premium brand
French-owned retail chain unveils new trademark and reveals it is also working on a healthy eating brand for citrus
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ArticleIsle of Wight grower extends speciality tomato season
Production will continue into early November this year, capitalising on strong demand particularly for green tomatoes
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ArticleFresca sales up but sterling slump hits profit
Turnover up 17 per cent at produce giant but pound's devaluation and loss of Sainsbury’s contract hurts profits
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ArticleG’s explores automated lettuce harvest
Cambridge University robotics experts are developing robots that can be used to harvest lettuce at leading salad supplier