New EU rules bring ‘risk of paying huge duties’, says shipper
A Moroccan exporter has called for more transparency in how the EU's Standard Import Values (SIV) are calculated.
View ArticleU.S.: all roads lead to Romas for Oceanside Pole
California volumes under the Oceanside Pole brand are just around the corner, and they're set to double.
View ArticleU.K. study finds tomato extract helps heart disease patients
New research from Cambridge University shows a powerful medical use of lycopene from tomatoes.
View ArticleLow prices dent Mexican tomato trade
Mexican tomato growers shift towards more modern farming techniques while exports slip.
View ArticleCool as a cucumber for fresh, hardier varieties
A researcher in Australia is about to release new cucumber varieties that are specifically suited to harsh environmental conditions.
View ArticleTomatoesNZ urges action on unlabeled irradiated produce
TomatoesNZ has asked consumers to complain if they suspect unlabeled irradiated tomatoes are being sold.
View ArticlePositive results for Vegalab’s natural nematode control product
A Swiss company is expanding its global reach in horticulture with the help of a natural nematicide.
View ArticleAvocado and orange-colored veggie combo a boost for Vitamin A
An Ohio State University (OSU) study shows pairing avocados with orange veggies helps for Vitamin A conversion.
View ArticleFavorable exchange rates raise Del Monte results in Q2
Bananas, pineapples, tomatoes and melons were some of Del Monte's strongest performing products in the second quarter.
View ArticleCanada: Sunset Produce doubles Coldwater Farms greenhouse capacity
An expanded greenhouse with a diffused glass ceiling will support increased tomato production for Sunset Produce.
View ArticleVegetable pre-breeding vital for global food security
To "feed the world" by 2050 without nourishing it is a self-defeating policy, according to the World Vegetable Center's Dyno Keatinge.
View ArticleRussia blocks more unauthorized produce shipments
Russia has returned tomato and potato consignments to Belarus as no countries of origin were given.
View ArticleU.S.: Mexican grower to open new warehouse in Texas
An affiliate of Mexican grower Triple H plans to open a new in/out fruit processing facility in the U.S. next month.
View ArticleHome ownership possibility key for productivity, says leading tomato grower
NatureSweet's Michael Joergensen speaks candidly about why his company's employment policy differs from the norm, and how that translates to better tomato flavor.
View ArticleLess focus on tomatoes for Mexico’s protected hort sector
AMHPAC president Juan Ariel Reyes discusses changing dynamics and key goals for the Mexican protected horticulture sector.
View ArticleYounger generation to shift chili pepper market, says expert
Chile has played host to a hot pepper expert dubbed the 'Chileman' this week.
View ArticleNew juiceless tomato ‘fantastic’ for foodservice, says Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience has two new naturally-bred agricultural products it says will solve some food chain problems.
View ArticleLED technology extends British tomato deal
British growers who supply retailer Sainsbury's have come up with a way to grow tomatoes during cold months.
View ArticleU.S.: The Fresh Market signs up to Fair Food label initiative
A North Carolina store has partnered with the CIW to source Florida tomatoes from the Fair Food program.
View ArticleMastronardi launches new U.S. pepper greenhouse venture
Building on a successful Michigan tomato operation, Sunset Produce will soon grow peppers in a large-scale U.S. pepper greenhouse.
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