The Coles sweet snack-sized Perino tomatoes are possibly facing a match with the launch next month of Woolworths’ Sweet Solanato tomato. Both Perino tomatoes and Sweet Solanato tomatoes have a grape-shape look and promise a sweet aftertaste. Paul Harker, head of produce for Woolworths said that Woolworths has worked closely with Perfection Fresh Australia and Moraitis Pty Ltd to develop their new mini tomato variety. “We are always looking at ways to work with our suppliers to ensure we provide... ...Read more »

While the bad news for tomato-growers on Friday January 6, 2012 was that all Heinz tomato-sauce and ketchup ceased production in Australia, the big picture is that several massive investments in glasshouse tomatoes are creating opportunities for a new world-leading tomato industry in Australia. Many were disappointed by the Heinz closure of its Gigarre operation, which had been foreshadowed by Heinz  seven months earlier (as Australian Food News reported on May 27, 2011). Job loss concerns still... ...Read more »