Tomato news archive – Page 55
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ArticleAlgeria turns to hydroponics
With water scarce, the North African country is stepping up its efforts to ensure food security with hydroponic greenhouse technology
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ArticleSun-dried tomato linked to hepatitis
Contamination during sun-dried tomato processing might be the cause of an outbreak of hepatitis A that has infected seven people in the UK, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said.
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ArticleTesco adopts It’s Fresh! system
Retailer takes part in trial sale of tomatoes packaged with ethylene removal technology
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ArticleSummer of salad
Lettuce has managed to weather the lack of sun over the past year to maintain momentum and there is optimism that this summer’s events could provide a real sales boost
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ArticleNo major change from EU-Morocco deal
According to Moroccan exporter Delassus, the new agreement with the EU will not lead to a significant increase in volumes
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ArticleTesco trials 'revolutionary' fresh produce packaging
Tesco is trialling new packaging that could be revolutionary in keeping fruit and vegetables fresh for longer.
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ArticleBig year ahead for the Nergi kiwiberry
France-based Sofruileg has presented a new brand of kiwiberry called the Nergi at this year's Fruit Logistica trade show.
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ArticleNew technical officer at Tomato Growers Association
The British Tomato Growers Association has announced the appointment of Dr Philip Morley as its technical officer.
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ArticleDebate begins on EU-Morocco trade deal
A debate over an EU agreement allowing more Moroccan imports, particularly of fruit and vegetables, into Europe in exchange for Morocco allowing importation of processed food has begun.
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ArticleLooking for positives
A continued decline in both value and volume is being seen in the organic produce sector, but insiders remain optimistic that the worst is behind them
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ArticleFruit Logistica kicks off in Berlin
The 2012 event begins today at the Berlin Exhibition Centre, welcoming delegates from 130 different countries
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Blueberry pigment used to create black tomato
Israel's Technological Seeds DM has revealed it is planning to unveil a new, dark-pigmented tomato called Black Galaxy.
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ArticleThanet Earth Fellowship
Thanet Earth has offered Hadlow horticulture student Tom Pilcher a Thanet Earth Discovery Fellowship.
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Home cooking boosts fresh produce range
While consumers are often branded convenience conscious, every year a loyal band of buyers still makes their own
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ArticleGreenery acquires UK’s John Baarda
Dutch group takes over troubled tomato producer, appointing new managing director and board of directors
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ArticleGreenery UK acquires Baarda shares as tough times bite
Greenery UK has acquired all the shares in John Baarda after the tomato specialist approached it for financial assistance for the third time in less than two years.
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ArticleBlueberry pigment helps create black tomato
Due to be unveiled next month, Black Galaxy's distinctive dark pigment is said to be derived from blueberries
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ArticleMorocco’s reputation continues to grow
After years of hard work and steady improvement, Morocco is finally gaining recognition as a quality supplier of a wide variety of vegetables, and tomatoes in particular, writes Eurofruit’s Tom Joyce
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Citrus offer gets extra attention on shelf
The citrus game especially caught my attention this week, offering consumers a taste of sunshine in the depths of winter.
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ArticleTurkish produce volumes grow in 2011
TurkStat reveals that fresh fruit and vegetable production volumes in the country climbed through 2011