Tomatoes

His organic farm with greenhouse vegetable cultivation had grown organic plum tomatoes of the 'Ruby Red' variety for the first time. "For the Flemish organic sector, standing still is not an option. Organic companies must continue to be innovative and pioneer," emphasizes Flanders. read more

The Dutch salad vegetable supplier Harvest House has maintained its Climate-Neutral Certified (CNC) sustainability label, which it initially obtained in February 2023. This allows them to keep labeling their cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes as climate-friendly. read more

Among the main obstacles for cultivating table tomatoes, the salinity of the soil is often listed as a cause of problems for the plants. However, a recent study - as reported by SeedWorld - has delved into the salt stress tolerance in wild tomato species. read more

The vegetable market has gone from one extreme to the other within a few weeks: while the first months of 2024, up to late spring, were characterized by weak demand and low prices, especially for tomatoes, from August the situation has reversed, with. read more

Zasób organicznych pomidorów dziedzicznych wydaje się być bardziej stabilny w tym roku. "Nie obserwujemy gwałtownych wzrostów i spadków - to ładny cykl produkcji, który jest stabilny tygodniowo," mówi Ethan Abendroth z firmy Earl's Organic Produce. W tej chwili, produkty organiczne są głównie pochodzą z Centralnej części Kalifornii. read more

In recent months, a video posted on TikTok sparked a new rather unusual trend: washing fruits and vegetables in the dishwasher. In the video, a young woman shows her mother loading tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and lemons into the dishwasher instead of pots and dishes. read more

In Nagymaros, Hungary, Laszlo Batki, an organic farmer, faced the devastation of his crops due to flooding from the Danube. His farm, situated just north of Budapest, was submerged, impacting his tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and lettuce. The flooding came after a summer of drought, making the situation even more challenging for nurturing the crops. read more

In Lahore, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, announced the launch of a project that focuses on corporate farming of vegetables like onions and tomatoes. The project aims to cultivate these vegetables on a 2000-acre scale to increase local availability in Punjab and prevent shortages. read more

Western Australia has extended its ban on tomatoes from South Australia after Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) was found in Adelaide, marking the first known cases of the virus in Australia. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) detected the virus on read more

The French tomato market is currently facing a shortage, especially in round tomatoes. This is mainly attributed to seasonal factors. As one industry expert explains, "By mid-September, the plants are more fatigued, leading to a decrease in production." Despite supplies from southern countries. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

Technolgy doesn't have to be expensive and complicated; sometimes simple tools can assist in everyday tasks. This is the case with the pulp hardness tester created by TR Turoni from Forlì, which is able to assess the ripeness of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and tomatoes. read more

The Egyptian market has seen a sharp increase in tomato prices since the beginning of 2024, with costs rising to EGP 25 per kg, a significant jump from EGP 5 per kg in January. Abu Saddam, a representative of the farmers' union, attributes this surge to a combination of factors such as rising... read more

In Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, the regional office of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted quarantine and phytosanitary inspections from January 1 to September 16, 2023. The inspections covered 23,400 tons of imported solanaceous crops, including 12,300 tons of peppers, 10,600 tons of tomatoes, and 500 tons of other solanaceous crops. read more

The price of tomatoes in the EU in August 2024 was €128 per 100 kg, which was €7 higher than the five-year average. In Spain, round tomatoes, vine tomatoes, and cherry/special tomatoes all experienced a decrease compared to the five-year average. However, in France, all types of tomatoes saw an increase in comparison. read more

Kantar has revealed its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French during the summer of 2024, based on the quantities purchased over the two summer months. The top 3 are as follows: Fruit: Melon takes the top spot as the number 1 choice. read more

Po trudnym okresie, rynek warzyw szklarniowych zaczyna teraz odzyskiwać pewną dynamikę. Tak twierdzi Jonathan Vandesande z FMB. "Zajmujemy się dużą ilością transakcji w Niemczech, a na przykład w Bawarii, ludzie tam byli na wakacjach do pierwszego tygodnia września, ale teraz wszyscy wracają." read more

The members of Proexport account for the majority of Spanish production of salads, leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, artichokes, and melons, as well as significant quantities of tomatoes, bell peppers, watermelons, grapes, and lemons, among others. This takes place from the 8th to the 10th. read more

Azerbaijan's exports of tomatoes between January and August 2024 reached 116,952 tons, generating $139,545,000 in revenue, as reported by Azernews based on information from the State Customs Committee. This represents a 12.3% increase in value and a 4.4% increase in quantity compared to the previous year. read more

Queensland has implemented new movement restrictions as of 13 September, under the Movement Control Order (MCO), aimed at reducing the risk of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). ToBRFV is known for its damaging effects on the tomato industry in Australia, as tomatoes are susceptible to it. read more