Tomato news archive – Page 91
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ArticleStubbins picks up Excellence gong
Stubbins Marketing Ltd, the Waltham Cross based salads specialist, has won the Food Manufacturer award for excellence in the fresh produce category.
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Italian Jolly launched
Italian packhouse technology spcialist Unitec SpA has launched a flexible electronic cups sorter line onto the market, able to process 15 different kinds of fruit shapes including pears at a 50 per cent processing cost saving.
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ArticleStudy says organic food is healthier
It has been reported today that the biggest study into organic food has concluded that it is more nutritious than conventionally-grown produce and may help to lengthen people's lives.
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ArticleIsrael bumps up the volume
From citrus to root vegetables, a multitude of Israeli winter fruit and vegetables are amongst the staples of many UK consumers from September until the end of April. The UK is traditionally a strong performer for Israeli growers and exporters, and, with a good production season underway, this year will be no exception. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleStill pulling in the punters
Evesham has long been associated with fresh produce, and over the years the diversity and range of the fruit and vegetable firms making the town their home has grown significantly. Laura Gould spoke to some of the region’s key players to find out what drew them to Worcestershire in the first place - and, more importantly, what keeps them loyal to the area.
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ArticleSweetie takes TGA top spot
Wight Salads’ Sweetie mini tomato picked up the Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA) tastiest tomato accolade at the National Fruit Show last week, although Flavourfresh Salads’ Santini on-the-vine variety clocked in a close second.
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ArticleDelassus invests in hydroponic solution
Morocco's Delassus Group has set up a sophisticated hydroponic solution for its cherry tomato farm Duroc, in order to preserve local water and minimise waste.
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Repeat performance from PA
Top grower, Humber VHB has met seasonal demand by hiring high-specification, automatic packaging equipment from Packaging Automatic Ltd (PA) once again.
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ArticleBridging the social divide
UK social demographics have long been thought of as key to the way people buy food and, with diversity growing all the time, the opportunities for marketing fresh produce to a wider cross-section of the public are more promising than ever. But is society divided in terms of the consumption of fruit and vegetables, and awareness about eating the recommended five portions a day? And how is the industry working to bridge these gaps? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleLeaner and meaner
Canary Islands salad growers have made adjustments to their offer this season and are hoping that their strategies will pay off. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more
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Salad days for Agrexco
Israeli produce giant Agrexco is placing a big emphasis on organic salad products for the forthcoming season, with a planned total increase of 49 per cent on all tomato lines and 35 per cent on peppers.
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Almeria gets ICM budget boost
The regional executive in Andalusia has promised to increase its budget to growers in Almería from €6 million (£4.1m) to €10m, in support of integrated crop management (ICM) systems and biological control.
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Lidl Scotland slashes fruit and veg prices by up to 70 per cent
Lidl Scotland has cut the price of its fruit and vegetables by up to 70 per cent until the end of October, starting this week.
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What quality means to markets
Before writing this column, I googled the current meaning of the word “quality” - I wondered if it meant the same
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ArticleBPC lays down challenge
The BPC has laid down the challenge to find the nation's tastiest potato dish.
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ArticleTastiest Tomato winner unveiled
Despite stiff competition, a contest launched find the nation’s tastiest tomato has reached its conclusion.
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ArticleFresca plans glass revolution
A major new glasshouse development has been unveiled that will radically increase the UK production capacity for UK salads.
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Using our oars to best effect
Proof positive that the horticulture industry is still moving into fewer and larger hands is exemplified by several of the
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ArticleTake a maple leaf out of Canada’s book
Having recently returned from a break in Canada, I felt compelled to focus this month’s column on applauding the
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ArticleILIP showcases first click-shut punnets
Plastic punnets with a click-shut lid were introduced by packaging manufacturer ILIP at Asia Fruit Logistica.