Tomatoes

DS Smith has partnered with the Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele Super to replace approximately ten million plastic packages used for fresh tomatoes with fiber-based, recyclable corrugated cardboard alternatives. DS Smith's design team examined several single-use plastic packages that were previously utilized. read more

Morocco exported nearly 1.6 million tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables in 2025, with tomatoes, early vegetables, and avocados leading the way. However, prices experienced a decline following the inflationary pressures observed in 2022/23. read more

A tomato production partnership between the West Africa Food System Resilience Project (FSRP) and agribusiness firm FarmMate Ltd has successfully completed the first round of harvest, yielding about 240 tons of tomatoes in Ghana's Upper East Region. The harvest is part of dry-season production aimed at addressing. read more

Sunripe Farms, located in the Kigali region of Rwanda, manages 30 hectares of cultivated land, which includes 2 hectares covered by 24 greenhouse units. The company is certified under HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P. standards. Its production consists of cucumbers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, and French beans. read more

Global processed tomato production in 2025 is estimated to be around 40.3 million metric tonnes (mt), a decrease of 12% compared to 45.8 million mt in 2024, according to data released by the World Processing Tomato Council. Despite the decline in production, inventories are still high following a record... read more

Hazera and HM Clause will showcase their newest innovations in tomatoes, watermelons, peppers, and broccoli at Fruit Logistica in Berlin this year. read more

Thanks to Cora Seeds, the varietal innovation that meets the needs of large-scale retail is showcased at Marca on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 19 Stand E/69). The "Malizioso" cherry tomato, Corabell and Rivaldo tomatoes, as well as the MaxiFRESH watermelon range, designed to provide the consumer with... read more

A notification issued by the Spanish authorities through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) disclosed the detection of cadmium (a heavy metal) in tomatoes from Morocco. The notification, dated December 22, 2025, with reference number 2025.10314, reports the presence of 0.068 ± 0.009. read more

Reisopack strapping machines are used globally, which is why it's not surprising that Steenks Service frequently receives international requests for installation and maintenance. The company's technician, Martijn, recently completed two consecutive special assignments, with a trip from... read more

In the lead-up to the holiday season, the tomato market is quite dynamic, characterized by tight supply and stable prices. Despite the scarcity of certain origins, limited import volumes, and ongoing demand for festive meals, French tomatoes manage to maintain their position. Guilhem Flammen, director of read more

BASF | Nunhems has agreed to acquire Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd., a well-known company in the vegetable seed sector in India. With this acquisition, BASF | Nunhems will include two new crops, cauliflower and radish, to its current portfolio, which will complement the existing crops such as hot peppers, watermelons, gourds, and tomatoes. read more

Recently, Bulltec Srl supplied Apofruit Donnalucata with an advanced processing line designed to package organic, coppery cherry tomatoes in trays with a guaranteed minimum weight. The line was installed at the Apofruit Donnalucata plant in Scicli, Sicily. read more

Tomatoes are currently under pressure, while cucumbers are experiencing a significant price spike. This is the current situation for greenhouse crops at BelOrta. "During the winter period, we focus on growing tomatoes and cucumbers. Although tomatoes are facing pressure, cucumbers are still performing well." read more

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has said that due to the ongoing increase in the cost of living, more people will start supplementing their weekly food shopping by growing their own vegetables and tomatoes on tabletops. read more

The province of Almería exported 375,000 tonnes of tomatoes worth €621 million in the 2024/25 season, which represented a 5.4% increase in volume and a 9.26% increase in value compared to the previous season. The average price also rose by 12% to €0.90 per kg, and the total returns paid to growers reached €730 million. read more

The La Unió Llauradora warns of a new pest, Phenacoccus solenopsis, discovered in the Valencia Region. This pest primarily targets solanaceous crops such as peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants, as well as ornamental plants. It was first identified in Alicante on a lemon tree in Elche, and... read more

Tomorrow at the former Church-Auditorium of Santa Teresa in Ragusa Ibla, the results of the applied research project promoted by OP Moncada will be presented. The project is dedicated to optimizing phytosanitary treatments in greenhouse tomatoes, with particular attention to their impact on... read more

From January to October, Georgia imported 21,110 tons of tomatoes worth USD 15 million. According to official statistics, the value of imported tomatoes rose by 8.3% year-on-year, while import volumes decreased by 6%. The average import price also increased: Whereas one kilogram of imported read more