Tomatoes

"Between the cost of labor and the inputs that go in, it's more cost-effective for farmers to plow over ripe tomatoes," said one expert. In South Florida, unharvested tomatoes are being plowed over, reflecting the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs and immigration policies. According to read more

With a production reaching almost 9 million kilograms (2024), generating a turnover of over 30 million euros, the Pachino Tomato IGP Consortium presented itself at Macfrut, playing the sustainable growth card, with a series of projects focusing on green certifications. read more

Record edition for the Consortium for the Protection of PGI Pachino tomatoes (with over 140 companies including producers and packagers), which was the center of attention at the major fruit and vegetable fair Macfrut in Rimini from the opening. Over 2500 dishes made with the red gold of Sicily. read more

The leading tomato producers are increasingly investing in large high-tech greenhouses to increase production, reduce costs, and operate more sustainably. The goal is to ensure a continuous supply of high-quality tomatoes. In addition to state-of-the-art technology and the read more

The mature green tomato market in the southern part of California has been facing challenges due to oversupply and low prices. These factors have made it difficult for growers to sustainably cultivate tomatoes, especially with the region's short growing season and high production costs. In recent years, the costs have increased significantly while prices have remained too low to cover expenses. read more

"Willi Sippel, managing director of the family business bearing the same name in the heart of Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland, has stated that this year's marketing season for domestic tomatoes and cucumbers started off on a rather rocky note. The price structure for both products has been disastrous since the read more

A new 40-hectare glasshouse development in Essex, aimed at producing nearly 30,000 tonnes of tomatoes annually, has entered the planning stages. read more

The Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (FSAA) has implemented control measures by sampling tomatoes imported from Turkmenistan. According to baku.ws, the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus was detected in 11 batches following laboratory analysis. Consequently, the FSAA has decided to read more

AGF Monitor tracks the weekly price trends of avocados, cauliflower, Galia melons, oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes using online data. Supermarktscanner.nl monitors prices at the end of each week. Despite a decrease in clock prices for vine tomatoes and cucumbers, market prices have remained stable. read more

"At SIAL Innovation Canada 2025 - one of the most prestigious international trade fairs dedicated to food innovation - we were awarded for a special tomato flour that we made by recovering and processing the skins of the tomatoes used to make our 'A Sarsa da Nunna' sauce - a homage to the read more

This was reported by the Dutch trade journal 'Groenten & Fruit'. According to the report, this includes Kaaij Greenhouses, Kaaij UK Investments, and stakes in Thanet Energy, Thanet Earth Holdings, and TG1 Holding. RedStar specializes in the cultivation and processing of tomatoes. read more

Swiss men and women consumed over seven kilos per capita of carrots last year, according to the Agricultural Information Service (LID). Tomatoes come in second place. If cherry tomatoes were included, however, they would displace carrots from the top spot. read more

The A.O.P. CSC Lazio, the main horticultural company in the Piana di Fondi area, with an annual production of about 40 thousand tons, is ready to participate in Macfrut, the leading trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector that opens its doors tomorrow. read more

Ukraine has once again been hit by unexpected frosts, causing significant damage to crops across the country. Unlike the previous cold snap, which mainly affected stone fruits like cherries and apricots, this time, vegetables and berries have also been severely impacted, especially tomatoes and... read more