Tomato news archive – Page 79

  • The NGS system on strawberries
    Article

    NGS targets UK growers

    2009-02-17T08:01:01Z

    Spanish firm New Growing System is targeting its production method of a multi-layer trough built in polyethylene at new growers.

  • Rene Henquet at Nunhems' Fruit Logistica stand
    Article

    UK supermarket gets Intense

    2009-02-16T11:01:01Z

    Nunhem’s Instense tomato is about to launch into a UK multiple just a year after winning the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award.

  • Spud girls a hit for Andalusia
    Article

    Spud girls a hit for Andalusia

    2009-02-13T12:01:01Z

    The Andalusian Early Potatoes Association handed out 1,200 samples from its stand at Fruit Logistica last week as part of the Andalusian Sensations campaign.

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    Nick characters grace vegetable packaging

    2009-02-13T11:25:03Z

    Westmoreland Sales' vegetable and salad packs will feature Nickelodeon cartoon characters this season

  • Citrus players troubled by tough trading conditions
    Article

    Citrus players troubled by tough trading conditions

    2009-02-13T09:29:58Z

    The citrus category has faced a number of hefty challenges over the last three months, not least a catalogue of bad weather in Spain, low prices and the uncertain financial climate, which have come together to make for a rough ride. Anna Sbuttoni reports.

  • Mexico tomatoes
    Article

    Tomato group’s alarm at EU-Morocco talks

    2009-02-11T15:47:53Z

    The European Group of Tomato Producers has expressed its “deep concern” over the EU's trade talks with Morocco

  • Vincent van Wolferen celebrates an excellent year for Rijk Zwaan
    Article

    Rijk Zwaan dominates melon market

    2009-02-11T11:01:01Z

    Seed breeder Rijk Zwaan ended a dominant year with a celebration of its new varieties and Tesco’s decision to work predominantly with their Caribbean cantaloupe melons.

  • L to r: Galdeano and Maria Jose Pardo, general manager of Hortyfruta
    Article

    Spanish call crisis meeting

    2009-02-07T09:01:01Z

    Spanish growers have called crisis meetings as inclement weather, low prices, lack of water and third-country competition threaten their season.

  • Prepared sector fears the worst is yet to come
    Article

    Prepared sector fears the worst is yet to come

    2009-02-06T13:42:30Z

    The recession has well and truly hit the prepared fruit and vegetable sector, with demand at an all-time low. The usually innovative industry has gone back to basics, but insiders are adamant that the sector will power through. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out more.

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    Health messages work like magic

    2009-02-06T13:42:20Z

    Everyone knows the saying “an apple a day” - probably the first and best commendation regarding the health-giving

  • Andrew Sharp addresses the Under 40s Fruit Growers Conference
    Article

    Fresca sets out Thanet plans

    2009-02-06T10:01:01Z

    Fresh produce supplier Fresca has announced bold plans for the coming year, with the first product to emerge from the Thanet Earth project set to hit shelves soon and a focus on UK product promised.

  • Article

    Industry heads for Turkey

    2009-02-03T17:01:01Z

    The third annual Turkish fresh produce trade show, FreshAntalya, is set to follow a succesful year for the country’s export market.

  • Misshapes, mistakes, misfits?
    Article

    Misshapes, mistakes, misfits?

    2009-01-30T09:41:20Z

    Marketing standards have been repealed on 26 different types of fruit and vegetables. As these rules are due to come into force this summer, Damaris Freeman looks into whether misshapen fresh produce will be embraced by the consumer and the industry.

  • Way down South
    Article

    Way down South

    2009-01-30T09:41:03Z

    In the fourth of FPJ’s series of articles on Total Produce’s UK wholesale operations, Tommy Leighton visits the team at the Southampton branch, on the South Coast.

  • Mexican tomatoes
    Article

    Call for action on cheap tomatoes

    2009-01-28T12:54:37Z

    Andalusia’s agriculture minister has urged the EU to penalize Morocco for 'under-priced' tomato imports to Europe

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    New-season tomatoes on sale in Belgium

    2009-01-27T09:56:35Z

    Mechelse Veilingen has auctioned the first three cartons of the year for charity as the 2009 season gets underway

  • The new Musgrave value range
    Article

    Musgrave in value move

    2009-01-26T08:54:47Z

    Musgrave is introducing a new value range to its Budgens and Londis stores.

  • Turning the tide
    Article

    Turning the tide

    2009-01-23T09:59:13Z

    This time last year, Liverpool Produce Terminal was a glint in the exporter’s eye - a quayside facility at the north-west city’s port due to revolutionise the way fresh produce is imported into the UK. There have certainly been some pretty major issues to overcome along the way - but 12 months later, with the brand-new facility ready to roll, interest in the project remains incredibly high. Laura Gould went along to find out more.

  • tomatoes
    Article

    Costa Rica set for US import deal

    2009-01-21T11:47:18Z

    Costa Rica is on the brink of being granted market entry to the US for its tomatoes and chillies after five years of negotiation

  • tomatoes
    Article

    Tomato sector calls for import reforms

    2009-01-20T11:50:22Z

    European tomato growers have urged the EU to reform Europe’s entry price system to curb non-payment of customs duties