Tomatoes

While Spain has reduced quotas for winter tomato cultivation in favor of other crops and increased them for the summer harvest, and while Morocco remains one of Italy's main competitors, it is Turkey that is increasingly asserting itself in the Mediterranean basin. read more

According to the Association of Greek Fruit, Vegetable and Juice Exporters, Incofruit Hellas, Greece's kiwifruit exports increased by 14.2% between September 1, 2024, and April 17, 2025. This period saw exports reach 208,679 tons, surpassing the 200,000-ton milestone for the first time. read more

North America is getting ready for the expiration of the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, which will result in tariffs of 20.91% being implemented on July 14, 2025. This change could significantly impact tomato trade in the area. Mexico continues to be the primary supplier, but the supply is changing as the season comes to a close. read more

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has issued a statement urging the US administration to end the Tomato Suspension Agreement, which regulates the import of Mexican tomatoes into the US. The FPAA is also encouraging local growers to enhance their competitiveness instead of depending on tariffs. read more

Tomatoes and eggplants bigger and tastier: that's the promise of a new scientific discovery that could change the face of global horticulture. A team of researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the United States has identified the genes. read more

The Trump administration has announced the introduction of new tariffs on tomato imports from Mexico in an attempt to protect American growers, as reported by the New York Post. Starting from July 14, most Mexican tomatoes will be subject to these tariffs. read more

W ciągu sezonu 2023/24 marokański producent-eksporter Delassus zanotował eksport przekraczający 100 000 ton wysłanych do łącznie 57 krajów. Dzięki swojej ofercie pomidorów przekąskowych, cytrusów, winogron, awokado i kwiatów, Delassus nadal umacnia swoją pozycję na rynku globalnym - twierdzi firma. read more

Less-than-perfect greenhouse tomatoes that do not sell, onions that rotted in storage, a load of persimmons that did not survive transportation, or a processing plant's byproducts. These leftovers are all in the way, and fresh produce companies would love to wish them away. Is that possible? read more

Sicilian table tomatoes are produced to cater to the professional market, blending the traditional farming practices of family-owned farms with modern innovation and certified quality. Founded on strong values and a distinct local identity, Azienda Agricola Fondacaro, located in Vittoria (RG), Sicily, distinguishes itself in the market. read more

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After months of negotiation, the process for the agreement for the management of the upcoming transformation campaign in the Central-Southern Italy Basin has been completed, with the definition of the average reference prices for tomatoes based on the Area Framework Contract signed last February 11th. read more

After the success of the Ruby Red vine tomato, the Belgian cooperative BelOrta announced that it is pursuing "top quality and a sublime taste experience" in the tomato category with the launch of Aromia, a premium cherry vine tomato exclusively marketed by the cooperative. read more

Na początku tego tygodnia, pierwsze partie lokalnie uprawianych pomidorów z ukraińskich kompleksów rolniczych trafiły na ukraiński rynek - twierdzą analitycy z projektu EastFruit. Warto zauważyć, że w 2024 roku ukraińscy producenci szklarni dostarczyli pierwsze pomidory.

At the beginning of this week, the first batches of locally grown greenhouse tomatoes from Ukrainian agricultural complexes entered the Ukrainian market, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. It is worth noting that in 2024, Ukrainian greenhouse producers delivered the first tomato. read more

"We are currently in the process of restructuring and implementing various changes within the company. Our goal is to increase the production capacity of our plants by acquiring new customers. We have depleted our stock of processed tomato products, with the exception of puree, of which the available quantities are limited." read more

The rainy March in the cultivation regions of the Mediterranean, especially in Spain, continues to affect the availability of tomatoes. Not only cluster tomatoes are missing, but especially loose tomatoes. The supply at the German wholesale markets is still high. read more

AI-powered technology facilitator GrubMarket has successfully acquired Delta Fresh Produce, based in Nogales, a top distributor that specializes in tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, grapes, watermelons, and various other fresh produce commodities imported from Mexico. read more

This was especially the case with fruit vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers. What anomalies were observed in other types of fruits and vegetables? read more

A famous advertisement that has been airing for years on major generalist TV networks warns that the disappearance of bees threatens important crops such as tomatoes and strawberries. However, this narrative seems overly alarmist, considering that the cultivated areas of these products read more

W samym sercu sycylijskiej wsi, otoczonej polami i szklarniami, kryje się tajemnica jednego z najpopularniejszych produktów na stołach konsumentów - pomidorów. Ludzie często dyskutują tylko o cenach i cechach produkcji, nie doceniając tych, którzy ciężko pracują każdego dnia, aby... read more

At the recent Tomeet congress, organized by Rijk Zwaan in Almeria, Carmen Cabrera from the Cajamar Foundation conducted an analysis of tomato production in the Mediterranean region and its evolution over the past 50 years. She also highlighted the largest producers and exporters in the area. read more