Tomato news archive – Page 50
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ArticleDeal sets new price for Mexican tomatoes
Agreement with US authorities ends months of negotiations and ensures continued stability in the US tomato supply chain
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ArticleWhale death linked to produce packaging
Plastic waste could have caused the death of a sperm whale which was discovered on Spain's south coast
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ArticleDutch demand for snack veg rising
The Greenery counters reported confectionery sales rise by highlighting growth for snack tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers
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ArticleUS-Mexico “end” tomato war
Proposed agreement would suspend the antidumping duty investigation of fresh tomatoes entering the US from Mexico
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ArticleTesco adopts It's Fresh! for tomatoes
Leading retailer's Finest tomatoes will be the first to benefit from the ethylene absorbtion technology
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ArticleTGA welcomes tomato investment
Tomato association says that the move will aid self-sufficiency and help maintain a "critical scale" within the industry
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ArticleFepex warns of EU tomato crisis
The Spanish federation has raised concerns that Moroccan imports are hurting the EU market and threatening European production
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ArticleSnack tomato line extended to Mexico
Having won PMA packaging award, The Greenery reveals plan to extend sourcing of Tommies-branded snack tomatoes
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ArticleInnovation body to develop EU F&V
AREFLH and Freshfel reveal plans to create a European Innovation Partnership for fresh produce
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ArticleFruit industry plays down ‘alarmist’ pest reports
British Summer Fruits has moved to calm fears that a pest new to the UK could cause millions of pounds worth of damage to almost every domestic fruit crop.
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ArticleTomato sector aims for growth
British tomato growers are looking to build on momentum created by the London 2012 effect to increase value in their sector.
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Don’t judge fruit and veg by its cover
Some labels, it seems, have more success than others. Lidl is highlighting its Lincs-sourced broccoli heads at 69p, with the
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Column: Confusion in the aisles means food miles
In his regular column, David Shapley examines the latest products on supermarket shelves
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ArticleLycopene study champions tomatoes
A diet rich in tomatoes could reduce the risk of having a stroke, Finnish research into the chemical lycopene has suggested
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ArticleUS trade reps lobby for tomato u-turn
US businesses will attempt to convince Washington DC officials to overturn their decision to end the Mexico tomato trade deal
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Growers flock to Rijk Zwaan event
Dutch seed giant Rijk Zwaan welcomed higher numbers of visitors than expected at its recent Organic Days event.
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ArticleUS “to end” Mexico tomato deal
US Department of Commerce makes preliminary decision to terminate the pricing accord for Mexican tomatoes sold in the US
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French unveil purchasing stats
The French government prices and market monitoring agency FranceAgriMer last week released a review of the fresh produce market from Christmas 2011 to August 2012.
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ArticleSurprise at Tesco’s in-store tomato warning
The fresh produce industry has expressed surprise after Tesco opted for an in-store message warning customers about weather-related problems on its tomatoes and peppers.
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ArticleWal-Mart backs Mexican tomato deal
A growing number of industry leaders are concerned that a tomato trade war could create a major dispute between the US and Mexico