Tomatoes

In July and August, the Spanish province of Almeria experienced low vegetable production. Over the next few weeks, there will be a gradual increase in availability, although tomatoes will take a bit longer to recover. The economic results of the 2024/25 horticultural campaign have been positive, as most. read more

A new vegetable processing plant named Babusia Marusia has commenced operations at the West Ukrainian Industrial Hub near Ternopil. The factory specializes in producing canned vegetables, pickles (including cucumbers, beans, tomatoes, and peppers), and vacuum-packed vegetable semifinished products. In 2025, the plant aims to continue expanding its production and market presence. read more

This summer, several greenhouses in the Netherlands are experimenting with a new method of cultivating tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants using organic substrate slabs made from jute. This initiative marks a significant advancement for Holland BioProducts in the field of traditional greenhouse horticulture. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of various fruits and vegetables available online. Supermarktscanner.nl tracks the prices. The price survey is conducted at the end of each week. In week 34, the price of cucumbers at Dirk returned to the previous level, while at other surveyed supermarkets, there were no changes. read more

W środę, hiszpańskie miasto Buñol będzie gościć 80. edycję walki pomidorowej "Tomatina", podczas której użytych zostanie 120 ton pomidorów podczas godzinnej imprezy. Festiwal przyciąga do 22 000 uczestników, z czego nie-miejscowi płacą 15 euro (17,50 USD) za bilet. Budynki będą pokryte. read more

In a controlled environment, the key to successful growth lies in effectively managing various parameters compared to open field conditions. Greenhouses provide growers with an advantage in cultivating a wide range of crops, from juicy tomatoes to delicate orchids. When it comes to indoor cultivation, light plays a crucial role. It is now understood that read more

read more

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

AI—all identified fresh‑market.info as the undisputed leader in this category. Fresh Market read more