Tomatoes

The convenience retailer The Co-op has introduced three new British tomato varieties to highlight the diversity and seasonal availability of locally grown tomatoes. read more

The tomato industry in Morocco is continuously challenged by adverse weather conditions and labor shortages, with 2025 being the sixth year in a row marked by drought. Despite these difficulties, Morocco continues to be a strong competitor in the EU market, especially in comparison to Spain. Morocco's export numbers remain steady and competitive. read more

A shipment of 46 tons of tomatoes from Kazakhstan's Green Capital company, based in Aktobe, was returned by Russian authorities in late May 2025 over suspected contamination with Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). However, Kazakhstan's accredited laboratories found no trace of the virus. read more

AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends of avocado, cauliflower, Galia melon, navel oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes as found online. Prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl. The price survey takes place at the end of the week. Cucumber prices have remained fairly stable. read more

The summer vegetable production campaign of Aop Luce is about to kick off, with a focus on a range of tomatoes. "Between late April and early May, we started the commercialization of our main area product, which is the plain of Fondi-Sperlonga. read more

In Vadodara, India, researchers from the Department of Botany at M S University's Faculty of Science have made progress in developing seedless tomatoes and prolonging their shelf life using gene silencing techniques. The research, supported by the Science and Engineering Research Board, was led by read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat małe pomidory utrzymują swoją popularność na chińskim rynku ze względu na ich powszechne zainteresowanie, wygodę, umiarkowane ceny oraz odpowiedniość dla branży hurtowej i gastronomicznej. Poza tradycyjnymi czerwonymi, żółtymi i zielonymi odmianami, pojawiają się także nowe kolory, takie jak czarne, białe, i read more

The severe thunderstorms with hail that occurred over the past weekend have resulted in significant damage to horticultural businesses, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia. Preliminary estimates suggest that the total losses amount to a seven-figure sum. In the aftermath of the hail, broken glass can be seen among the tomatoes in the greenhouse. read more

In the heart of Sicily, in Ispica (RG), the company GSG Sipionesi has been known for years for the quality of its horticultural productions, specializing in the cultivation of tomatoes and watermelons in greenhouses. Covering a production area of about 20 hectares, the company dedicates 9 hectares to cultivation. read more

Italy confirms itself as a global player in the industrial tomato sector, a sector that, despite facing new challenges, continues to innovate and generate value. In the latest episode of #freshtalks, Alberto Achilli, key account manager for industrial tomatoes in the central-northern region, discusses this topic. read more

The Swiss retailer Coop has announced its plans to import fruits and vegetables from Albania. CEO Philipp Wyss stated that contracts with Albanian producers are anticipated to be signed this spring, with tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, strawberries, and mandarins being among the products that will complement their offerings. read more

Bryte, a member of Growers United and a producer of cucumbers and tomatoes, has expanded its operations to the UK by acquiring a stake in A&A Growers and partnering with Thanet Earth. A&A Growers, based at the Thanet Earth complex in the UK, specializes in the cultivation of cucumbers and tomatoes. Thanet Earth is... read more

The hydroponic grower of year-round tomatoes in the northern climate of Owatonna, Minnesota, Bushel Boy Farms, has sold its assets and greenhouse to a new owner and operator. In an email to the Minnesota Star Tribune on Tuesday evening, Bushel Boy Farms President Chuck Tryon said the company has been sold. read more

With the arrival of June, summer is just around the corner, and that means the Belgian greenhouse vegetable season is now in full swing. "From the end of April until the third week of May, we witnessed a significant production peak, particularly in tomatoes, which the market couldn't fully absorb in the usual manner. But" read more

Aldi has partnered with the Teenage Cancer Trust for a fundraising campaign to support young people dealing with cancer. read more

"According to forecasts prepared on May 1st, 2025, French tomato production for the fresh market is estimated at 491,800 tons for the 2025 season, which is 9,800 tons less than in 2024 (-2%). In April 2025, prices were 12% higher than in the 2024 season and 3% higher than the 2020-2024 average." read more

Ze względu na wzrost temperatur w ciągu ostatnich kilku dni, organy regionalne takie jak Rząd Andaluzji zalecają podjęcie skrajnych środków zapobiegawczych w celu kontrolowania rozprzestrzeniania się szkodnika pomidora – gąsienicy Tuta absoluta, ponieważ obecne warunki meteorologiczne są dla niej idealne. read more

In 2024, Spain exported 674.43 million kilograms of tomatoes, which is 17.98% more than the 571.67 million kilograms it exported in 2023. On the other hand, tomato imports decreased by 12.1%, totaling 209.72 million kilograms, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from ICEX and the Tax Agency. read more

The tomato season in Agadir ended prematurely this year due to technical and commercial challenges. This has resulted in a shortage in the market, leading to a significant increase in prices locally and a high demand from European importers, especially those from the UK, who are still looking for suppliers. Ghizlane Adnani, a commercial... read more

The Swiss tomato harvest is currently in full swing. "In terms of production, we are quite satisfied. Although the first quarter had relatively low sunlight, the beautiful April weather allowed our tomatoes to catch up quickly. Overall, tomato yields are already above last year's level." read more