Tomato news archive – Page 96
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Tomato growers may be able to combat grey mould
Tomato growers will soon be able to cultivate varieties without having to apply pesticides to resist grey mould (Botrytis cinerea).
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ArticleDigging it at Booths
An emphasis on quality, taste and provenance has kept Booths one step ahead of the competition and, after scooping Re:fresh Foods from Spain Independent Retailer of the Year two years running, the north-west England-based chain intends to keep up the good work. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticlePolish rolling on
A number of UK companies have made firm commitments to Poland, having realised the potential of the recently-joined EU member state. From clean, plentiful land and water supplies to a significant labour force, it seems that Poland still has much to offer. Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading importers and finds out what is on the agenda.
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ArticleEaster bonus
Plant sales across all retail outlets were buoyant this Easter, with gardeners inspired to head out and plant up. Angela Youngman reports.
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Organic testing a reality?
The Food Standards Agency has funded a study to come up with a test to confirm the authenticity of organic foods.
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ArticleSpanish growth slows
Persistent rainfall in southern Spain is causing difficulties for salad crops, while fruit trees threatened with drought conditions are benefiting.
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ArticlePlanting begins at Cornerways glasshouse
Tomato planting has begun at the new British Sugar greenhouse in Wissington, Norfolk in what is thought to be the UK’s largest project for reusing heat and CO2.
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ArticleBelgians get an edge
Over the past couple of years, Belgian fresh produce has transformed its reputation from the Netherlands’ poor relation by turning its attention to environmentally friendly production and quality development. Although the majority of its exports are to France, Belgian salads are gradually reaching the UK and competing on an equal footing with Dutch product. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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Mixed messages open to endless interpretations
I am always interested in recommendations made by retailers to help consumers, because they are open to so many
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ArticleFarma drama: Farmers' markets attacked
The National Farmers’ Retail and Markets Association (Farma) has criticised The Sunday Times for taking a “pot shot” at farmers’ markets.
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Big freeze hits US fruit
Freezing temperatures over Easter weekend have devastated fruit crops in parts of the south-eastern US and Midwest.
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ArticleFeeling the heat
With the good weather now having broken out, Commercial Grower asked a number of leading glasshouse growers how they fared on energy during the winter, what technology they are using in terms of lighting and heating, and what they anticipate being introduced in future.
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Organic 'has more nutritional value', say studies
Three new European research projects have just revealed that organic tomatoes, peaches and processed apples all have higher nutritional quality than non-organic, supporting the results of research from America on kiwi fruit reported 26 March 2007.
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ArticleNew glass on the block
Marks & Spencer salad buyer Peter Ireland and salad technologist Dr Simon Coupe opened Flavourfresh Salads’ new one-hectare glass block in Southport, Lancashire.
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ArticleMixed tomato messages
With the environmental cost of greenhouse production in the spotlight this year alongside food miles and the accompanying push for home-grown fruit, the UK tomato industry has had to stand up to some mixed messages. But prospects for this season are looking up and, with gas prices down 50 per cent on last year and demand for UK product stronger than ever, the sector is full of beans. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleNew glasshouse for M&S supplier
Flavourfresh Salads has opened a new one hectare glasshouse in Lancashire.
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ArticlePackaging trials
There is increasing pressure on both growers and manufacturers of horticultural products to create packaging that is both attractive and environmentally sound. David Shapley reports.
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ArticleCherry tom Shakeel appeal
The family of a North London schoolboy who died last year are hoping to get a cherry tomato named after him.
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Pyrastrobin and boscalid evaluated
Results of trial work in fruit and vegetables show that in addition to the disease control of bacteria and virus infection by the two fungicides involved - pyrastrobin and boscalid - they can also play an equally key role in boosting a crop’s own defence mechanisms.
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ArticleTomato supplies run tight
Tomato supplies in the UK have been shortening as weather conditions affect volumes coming in from the Canary Islands and mainland Spain.