Tomato news archive – Page 73
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Tomatoes get SOLA lifeline
The Chemicals Regulation Directorate has granted specific off-label approval (SOLA) for the use of Cercobin WG on protected tomato crops.
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ArticleSpanish keep heads above water
The Spanish salads sector is facing tough times and following a disappointing couple of years, growers are hoping for a reversal of fortunes. Doris Lee Butterworth spoke to leading producers and associations about their plans for the new campaign
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ArticleScottish waste 1bn 5 A DAY portions
Scotland throws away 1 billion portions of fresh fruit and vegetables a year that could count towards the nation’s 5 A DAY.
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ArticleUK body warns against lifting ban
The Soil Association has warned the government against withdrawing its ban on the pesticide aminopyralid
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ArticleSharpak heralds salad trays
Sharp Interpak is putting its marketing power behind its large Sharpak salad range as it looks to build on the product’s design qualities.
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ArticleLinpac launches tomato trays
Linpac Packaging has improved its designs and launched a new range of trays for tomatoes to satisfy consumer demand for packaging that offers better product presentation.
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ArticleKoppert founds Chilean subsidiary
Koppert Biological Systems has founded a new South American subsidiary in a joint venture to produce and sell biological control solutions.
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ArticleFlavourfresh Salads scoops gold
Flavourfresh Salads scooped the highest award at Southport Flower Show at the weekend.
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ArticleMastronardi scoops clutch of gongs
Mastronardi Produce took top honours for the second consecutive year for its Sunset-branded tomatoes taking four prestigious gongs.
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ArticleThe great GM debate
Dr Julian Little, chairman of the Agricultural Biotechnology Council, explains why growers, producers and consumers deserve to have a choice over GM
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Fruiterers taste Spain at Summer Court dinner
Fruiterers’ summer Court Dinners have a tendency to be fairly relaxed affairs, possibly because Liverymen are encouraged
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ArticleMAFC tomatoes to grow in UAE
The United Arab Emirates has signed an MoU on fresh tomatoes with the Malaysian Agrifood Corporation
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ArticleEurofresh Farms relaunches tomatoes
US tomato producer Eurofresh Farms has redesigned package labels for its fresh tomatoes and cucumbers to inform consumers about growing practices, care and handling tips.
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New import controls on Thai, Turkish and Dom Rep lines
New EU import controls for high-risk products, including bananas and mangoes from the Dominican Republic and some vegetables from Thailand, come into force on January 25 next year.
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ArticleIrish respond to potato drop
An 11 per cent drop in the value and volume of potatoes sold on the Irish retail market is causing some concern to Bord Bia, the Republic’s food board.
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ArticleMastronardi awarded for tomato innovation
Mastronardi Produce’s Sunset-branded tomatoes took top honours in the tomato category at a recent innovation award listing in the US.
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Clearing a way through the easy peeler category
I have often had a bleat about the apparent lack of knowledge that consumers display when asked about the difference between
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ArticleGreenery member mulls direct sales
Major greenhouse vine tomato company Prominent has announced it is considering selling its own products as of next season
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ArticleSwiss importers suspected of fraud
Tomatoes and salads have reportedly entered the Swiss market under the guise of melons, as companies attempt to avoid higher taxes