date:Nov 27, 2012
energy from the plant. The greenhouses would cover nearly 23ha (50 acres) and produce 7,500t of tomatoes a year.
Blakenham told FoodManufacture.co.uk that the development would be financed by a consortium of growers, and provide about 180 much-needed jobs locally.
Environmental benefits
In addition, he said it would generate environmental benefits by reducing the food miles involved in satisfying UK demand for tomatoes.
About 500,000t of tomatoes are consumed every year in the UK, but only