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Gene-edited tomatoes could be a new source of vitamin D, study suggests

Gene-edited tomatoes could be a new source of vitamin D and help to reduce deficiency across the world, a new study suggests. Researchers found that the salad favourite can be engineered to produce more of a precursor to vitamin D3 when a specific ...

23 May 2022 at 17:54

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Spain’s Tomatina battle returns after pandemic hiatus

People from around the world pasted each other with tomatoes on Wednesday as Spain’s famous Tomatina street battle took place once again following a two-year suspension because of the coronavirus pandemic. Workers on trucks unloaded 130 tons of ...

31 Aug 2022 at 14:53

World

Shazam! Fury Of The Gods proves disappointment on opening weekend in US

Superhero sequel Shazam! Fury Of The Gods proved a disappointment on its opening weekend in the United States bringing in only 30.5 million US dollars (£25 million). The sequel to Shazam! fell short of modest expectations of 35 million US ...

19 Mar 2023 at 17:51

Life

How to perk up urban balcony gardens and window boxes

With more than 2.4 million followers on TikTok, urban gardener Alessandro Vitale – known as ‘SpicyMoustache’ on social media – has become a beacon for gardening in small spaces. The TikTok favourite, who moved to London from northern ...

24 Jul 2023 at 09:13

Shortage of tomatoes widening to more products and likely to last ‘weeks’

A shortage of tomatoes affecting UK supermarkets is widening to other fruit and vegetables and is likely to last weeks, retailers have warned. A combination of bad weather and transport problems in Africa and Europe has seen UK ...

21 Feb 2023 at 15:13

UK supermarkets facing tomato shortage

UK supermarkets are facing a shortage of tomatoes after bad weather in Europe and Africa disrupted supplies. Shoppers across the country have been sharing their frustration on social media after being unable to find tomatoes ...

20 Feb 2023 at 16:12

Life

Grow your own salad bar on your windowsill

Want to grow summer salads, but don’t have a garden? Don’t despair! Tomatoes, peppers, leaves and herbs could still be added to your homegrown menu this summer, and they can perk up your windowsill, too… Garden centre chain ...

11 Apr 2023 at 08:00

Heinz launches new sauce for those who approve of ketchup on pasta

Heinz has created a new sauce for the quarter of consumers who believe it acceptable to eat pasta with ketchup. The new Tomato Ketchup Pasta Sauce is the first of the brand’s pasta sauces to contain ketchup, which makes up ...

27 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Life

5 edible houseplants to brighten your home – and satisfy your tastebuds

Want to brighten up your home or conservatory, with indoor plants offering fruits you can also eat? Citrus plants – including oranges, lemons and limes – can add structure, fragrance and interest to your home, along with ...

30 Oct 2023 at 08:00

Consumers should see ‘significant volumes’ of British tomatoes by end of March

Consumers have been reassured they can expect to see “significant volumes” of British tomatoes on supermarket shelves by the end of March as retailers impose buying limits to cope with a shortage. The British Tomato ...

23 Feb 2023 at 11:17

NFU warns current fruit and vegetable shortages could be ‘tip of the iceberg’

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has warned that shortages of some fruit and vegetables in UK supermarkets could be “the tip of the iceberg”. NFU deputy president Tom Bradshaw said a reliance on imports has left ...

25 Feb 2023 at 17:13

Life

What is wrong with my tomatoes?

At this time of year, problems with tomatoes often appear, whether it’s leaves turning brown or fruits becoming distorted and damaged. So, what has gone wrong? August and September often present tomato problems, ...

19 Aug 2024 at 08:00

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