Tomatoes

Tractors are idle and fields that cannot be worked. The incessant rain does not give respite, thus blocking activities in the fields. And there is a precipitation alert for the next ten days. read more

"Easter is a time to enjoy and share precious moments together," says Looye. That's why the tomato grower is introducing the Focaccia Easter Board, featuring Looye Honey tomatoes as the shining centerpiece—a festive addition to any Easter table. This campaign aims to inspire and engage. read more

The agricultural organizations Apag Extremadura Asaja and the Association of Farmers and Ranchers of Villanueva de la Serena (Agryga) criticized the tomato prices imposed by the industry in 2025. Farmers consider that the price of 107 euros per ton is "ruinous" and endangers the economic viability of the sector. read more

An anticipated bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected to be reached in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market. According to FreshPlaza, the agreement aims to manage competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. read more

In the first phase of analyzing the tomato category across five retail chains in the Parma area, we focused on the first customer selection criterion: the type (click here for more details). We assumed that before choosing the type, the customer would have read more

When the yellow tomato made its triumphant entrance into the national wholesale markets, it was considered a rarity: the yellow cherry and yellow date tomatoes commanded stellar prices and received almost exclusive attention from restaurateurs and niche retailers. However, today, the landscape has changed. read more

"We are planning to conduct the first cultivation of industrial tomatoes in a month, with an estimated yield that is 20 to 30 percent lower than the previous harvest. This decrease is attributed to the ongoing drought, which has had a significant impact on all fruit and vegetable production. It is a serious issue that policymakers need to address." read more

A bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market. The agreement aims to manage competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. Previously, Moroccan tomatoes have been a complementary option. read more

This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside fish and seafood. Artichokes, leeks, strawberries, Swiss chard, asparagus, and green beans were also featured. read more

A bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected to be reached in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market, as reported by Réussir. The agreement aims to tackle competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. read more

Trucks are delivering the final batches of peaches and BC pears to the drying racks at Cape Dried Fruit, where peeled and unpeeled peaches, apricots, pears, tomatoes, mangoes, prunes, and raisins are dehydrated under the sun or in ovens. As temperatures begin to cool towards early autumn, the drying season comes to an end. read more

For 30 years, TV host Dan Reighn has been connecting farmers with their customers, bringing the farm-to-table journey to life. Now, he takes viewers on an exciting ride through the world of modern agriculture with a new TV series. One of his stops is Leamington and Kingsville, Ontario—home to. read more

The delegations from Italy, France, and Spain of the tomato contact group met on March 4 at the headquarters of the Consorcio di Tudela Pomodoro di Pachino PGI in Sicily, Italy, to discuss the sector's developments and challenges. Overall, the tomato harvest in Italy and Spain was slightly... read more

The Court of Appeal of Catania confirmed the conviction for damages against a producer and a nurseryman from the province of Ragusa, responsible for the unlawful reproduction of tomato varieties protected by a European Union plant variety right. The two individuals had illegally... read more

The tomato category has now become one of the least seasonal in the fruit and vegetable department. Although sales volumes are mainly concentrated in the spring and summer months - with about 65% between April and September - the supply remains wide and deep throughout the year. read more