Tomato news archive – Page 5
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NewsDemargro seeking to widen range
The Belgian exporter continues to look at broadening its already substantial selection, while examining the potential of new markets, but competition across Europe is intensifying
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NewsPotatoes top the table as Spain’s imports grow
Value of both fruit and vegetable imports climbed through January-August when compared with the same period of 2023
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NewsPhytoform Labs develops “breakthrough” mini tomato
Tiny tomato plants that ”pack a punch” could prove breakthrough crop for UK precision breeding
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NewsJanine Luten to step down as head of GroentenFruit Huis
Dutch trade association reveals director of public affairs Richard Schouten will take over as its new general manager
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NewsSouth Australia opens first ToBRFV testing facility
Testing is required as part of biosecurity measures for tomato export into Western Australia
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NewsRijk Zwaan builds new seed production centre near Melbourne
Van der Hoeven oversees construction of facility, which is set to incorporate traditional and semi-closed greenhouse technologies
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NewsDole launches organics range in Ireland
Company says it wants to give organic fruit and vegetables broader appeal and bring them into the mainstream market
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NewsRussia bans fruit and veg from Kazakhstan
Decision to impose ‘temporary restrictions’ supposedly based on phytosanitary concerns, but comes amid tension over BRICS membership
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NewsFlamansun tomato turns heads
Michał Taraska of Hazera is celebrating after the new Flamansun tomato variety landed the top prize at Fresh Market Poland
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NewsBASF Nunhems unveils new varietal and digital innovations
Highlights include more ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes, dual-purpose watermelons, and extended precision agriculture software
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NewsSorma launches new grading solutions
PulpVision kiwifruit sorter, which analyses the colour of pulp, and Bioscan brix meter are introduced at Fruit Attraction
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NewsDutch veg growers aim to be chemical-free by 2026
Growers United, Harvest House, Oxin Growers, The Greenery, and Zon oversee trial projects to explore alternative production methods
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NewsDutch consultancy Delphy sold to Royal Peterson Control Union
Specialist in food and flowers, which plays a key role in the fresh produce industry, to become part of Peterson Projects and Solutions
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NewsNew report encourages North African exporters to look east
Fresh produce suppliers in Morocco and Egypt may find more opportunity to grow sales in eastern Europe, says report
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NewsBelgian Conference pear primed for growth
With good quality expected this season, hopes are high for the Belgian Conference pear on Asian markets, with Thailand recently opening up, while airfreighted vegetables continue to find a place on the market
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NewsSource.ag opens new US office to support North American growers
The company has launched its new office in the US state of Illinois and introduced a regional team to further boost support for its growers in the North American market
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NewsStatistics Handbook highlights growth in intra-Asia trade
Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2024 underlines how China’s surging demand for tropical fruit is driving the intra-Asia trade
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NewsCarrefour sees veg sales rise after meal kit merchandising trial
Trial with Ghent University suggests placement of vegetable packs alongside plant-based protein and recipes can inspire more shoppers
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NewsPerfection Fresh glasshouses quarantined amid ToBRFV response
Virus identified at three South Australian properties as authorities work to contain the spread