Tomatoes

It will take a little while, as the current harvest needs to be completed first, but one thing is certain: the autumn tomato season is just around the corner. For the second year in a row, Belgian cooperative BelOrta will also include beef tomatoes in the mix. "The beef tomato will be back this read more

Moroccan tomato producers are updating their catalogue this summer in response to the constantly changing market and phytosanitary conditions that affect variety selection. An example of this is seen in the company Ô Fresh, as described by their export manager, Oumaima Ibnoutabet. read more

In the rural area of Emilia, in northern Italy, Marco Anzola's agricultural farm in the town of Boretto, in the province of Reggio Emilia, located along the banks of the Po River, is charting a clear course toward zero-residue agriculture. The farm, known for its high-quality oxheart tomatoes, is taking significant steps towards becoming a zero-residue agricultural operation. read more

It is tough working in the tomato greenhouses this summer due to the heat, but growers are currently being compensated for it. Tomato prices saw a significant increase last week. Loose tomatoes are selling for €1.36 per kilo, while vine tomatoes are priced at €1.40 per kilo on average at the auctions of the Federation of Belgian. read more

In July, the average price of tomatoes in the European Union reached €1.56 per kilo, surpassing the previous five-year high of €1.42 per kilo. On the European Commission's tomato dashboard, only loose round tomato prices in France and the Netherlands are marked in red, indicating they were. read more

While on July 14th the decision was made to terminate the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, this week Mexico implemented minimum export prices for fresh tomatoes. What does this signify for tomato importers into the U.S.? "It's been a wild ride," says Skip Hulett,… read more

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As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

France is experiencing increasing pressure from the import of tomatoes from Morocco, particularly a significant rise in cherry tomato imports. Complaints about unfair competition are frequently reported in the news, and the topic was a central point of discussion during a recent gathering of EU market analysts. read more

The market for fresh tomatoes in the European Union remains healthy, even as producers face growing challenges and uncertainties. This was the conclusion of EU market players during a recent meeting. In the 2024/25 winter season, tomato production in the Netherlands increased, thanks to lower read more

Pierwsze pomidorki przekąskowe z nowego projektu uprawy w Maroku dotarły do Growers United w Maasdijk. Ta debiutancka zbiórka z projektu Callystar rozpoczyna współpracę między holenderskimi producentami Schenkeveld i The Valley, którzy współpracują z marokańskimi przedsiębiorcami. Założony read more

Dirk-Jan Polak, Crop Sales Manager Benelux at Hazera, is promoting radishes on social media. "The perception of radishes needs to be refreshed, as their taste varies across seasons, from mild in winter to pungent in summer, but that is about to change." "The summer season is the most read more

Mexico has implemented minimum export prices for fresh tomatoes in order to safeguard domestic production and maintain internal supply, after the expiration of a bilateral agreement with the United States. The economy and agriculture ministries released a joint statement announcing this measure. read more

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Market Gardeners, operating under the name MG Group, has revealed their intention to start cultivating tomatoes at their SPL (Southern Paprika Limited) facility in Warkworth as a key element of the cooperative’s expansion strategy. read more

According to the NHM, as a result of this event, early potatoes were able to develop underground tubers, allowing them to quickly diversify and eventually give rise to over 100 different species that we know today. The most amazing thing about it, however, is that the read more

Hortifrut has announced that NaturAll, the first "on-the-branch" blueberry, is now available in Europe. The concept, which was launched at last year's Fruit Attraction in Madrid, is inspired by products such as vine tomatoes. It keeps the fruit attached to the stem, prolonging its shelf life. read more

This also took into account the tomatoes in processed products like ketchup. According to the Federal Statistical Office, however, tomato consumption has been declining since 2022/23: while 30.6 kg per person were consumed at that time, it was only 27.4 kg in 2023/24. read more

It confirms itself as a reference point for cluster tomatoes in the Agro-Pontino area, and has a very specific name: Carreras. This was confirmed by the Open Day organized by Harmoniz at the Capuano agricultural company, an event that attracted the attention of local technicians and producers. read more

The harvesting of Italian-made tomatoes has begun, with initial estimates indicating a slight increase (+5%) in production compared to last year, despite uncertainties related to the weather, particularly drought in the South. The predictions for the "pummarola" campaign are provided by... read more