Tomatoes

The prices of tomatoes in the European Union were higher than usual in March and April, but dropped significantly in May due to increased harvests. This information comes from the latest update of the tomato dashboard released by the European Commission. Despite the decrease, prices in major tomato-producing countries, including read more

"We were one of the first to concentrate on importing goods from the Netherlands and Belgium. To this day, we continue to source a wide range of tomatoes from both countries, among other products," remarks Ender Güner, the managing director of "EN-DER" HandelsgmbH, located at the Großgrünmarkt in Vienna. read more

"Według prognoz sporządzonych 1 maja 2026 r., francuska produkcja pomidorów na rynek świeży szacowana jest na 494 900 ton w roku marketingowym 2026, nieznacznie niższa niż w 2025 roku (-1%). W kwietniu 2026 r. ceny były o 34% wyższe niż w sezonie 2025 i o 41% wyższe niż średnia za lata 2021-2025." read more

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Tokuiten Inc., a Japanese agricultural technology company, has announced that its proprietary suction-type cherry tomato harvesting robot has completed the pilot phase and is now in full production use at the company's 2,000 m² organic JAS-certified cherry tomato farm in Chita city, Aichi Prefecture. read more

Mastronardi Produce®'s flagship SUNSET® brand has received seven Superior Taste Award certifications. The awards recognize the exceptional flavor of Campari® brand cocktail tomatoes, Angel Sweet® tomatoes, WOW® Dreamberry™ strawberries, Pop Its™ bite-sized cucumbers, Tomato Branch™ on-the-vine tomatoes. read more

Tropical fruit supplier Mission Produce has announced the successful acquisition of Calavo Growers, a provider of fresh avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and value-added prepared foods like guacamole. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor will temporarily restrict the import of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green vegetables, and strawberries originating from and shipped through Armenia from May 30, 2026, until an appropriate mechanism is developed to ensure the safety of the shipped products. read more

Organic fruits and vegetables in the U.S. are priced on average at 59.0 percent higher than conventional produce, based on an analysis by LendingTree of USDA retail pricing data. This represents an increase from the previous year when the price difference was 52.6 percent. Out of the 52 fruit and vegetable items studied, organic Roma tomatoes were among them. read more

Dutch and Belgian shipments clearly formed the basis of the supply. Italian supplies were the main source for cherry tomatoes, followed by French and Tunisian offerings. For beef tomatoes, there were also loads from Poland. Domestic shipments were scarce and expensive, often only available at a premium. read more

Bonny, a historical tomato producer in Mutxamel, has decided to completely stop growing traditional round tomatoes. Instead, the company will now solely focus on smaller varieties, like cherry and cocktail tomatoes. With this decision, led by Jorge Brotons, Bonny is further solidifying its strategic shift to adapt to new trends. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. has announced the successful acquisition of Calavo Growers, Inc., a supplier of fresh avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and prepared foods such as guacamole. This acquisition brings together two major avocado companies in North America and enhances Mission's capabilities in sourcing, packing, and distribution. read more

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has redefined the balance of table tomatoes, especially in Sicilian areas specializing in premium cherry tomatoes. In a context of strong viral pressure, resistance alone is no longer sufficient today: the market demands varieties capable of. read more

Irish Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced a €2 million (US$2.3 million) fuel support scheme for specialist fruit and vegetable growers. The scheme will benefit growers producing tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, strawberries, and chillies, sectors identified by the Minister as in need of support. read more