Tomatoes

This week, analysts from the EastFruit project reported that the downward trend in prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine has continued to strengthen. In many regions, weather conditions have stabilized, enabling farmers to resume harvesting field-grown tomatoes. Harvesting is currently underway. read more

The strong growth in peppers with 52,346 tonnes (+47%) and the high quantities of tomatoes with 42,880 tonnes (-2%) are striking despite the existing national supply. Significant increases are also recorded in cucumbers with 9,986 tonnes (+40%), garlic with 11,491 tonnes (+153%), and other vegetable products with 27,984 tonnes. read more

During the last edition of Red Planet, the immersive event about tomatoes, created by Agroter and Macfrut, there was a special guest arriving directly from the East: the white cherry tomato. This guest has become a regular thanks to AgriPeppe, a fruit and vegetable cooperative. read more

Peak season for apricots, watermelons, melons, peaches, and nectarines. Demand is still moderate to low for table grapes. All types of bell peppers are available, including snails, friggitelli, and bull's horn peppers. European-style prime quality tomatoes are currently on the market. read more

Today we present the seventh installment of the in-depth column on the evolution of the profile of the national fruit and vegetable purchasing manager, born from the collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta of Agroter and GfK's Consumer Panel for Italy. Among horticultural categories, that of... read more

Avomix continues to diversify its range of ready-to-eat products. The latest addition is a new guacamole with pico de gallo that is included in its gourmet line, within the Avomix brand. This sauce includes fresh and healthy ingredients such as avocado, small tomatoes. read more

To ignite the spirits among French farmers are trays of 250-gram Moroccan cherry tomatoes, sold individually in supermarkets across the country for 99 cents each, as reported by revistamercados.com. In fact, during the farmers' protests. read more

The greenhouse vegetable market is "summer busy" for wholesaler Gebroeders Michiels. "It's not necessarily calm because all the items are there. From tomatoes to cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines. There are no peak sales anywhere, but smaller sales here and there will all add up in the end." read more

Produkcja pomidorów w prowincji Almeria spadła o 36,88% w ciągu ostatnich dziesięciu sezonów, według danych z Obserwatorium Cen i Rynków Junty Andaluzji, analizowanych przez Hortoinfo. Produkcja spadła z 1 090,79 miliona kilogramów w sezonie 2013/2014 do 688,47 miliona. read more

Farmers in the Rostov region of Russia are reporting significant damage to their tomato crops caused by an infestation of tomato moths. A vegetable grower from the Ust-Donetsky district stated that these pests have ruined a substantial amount of the tomatoes in the region. read more

The monsoon season has had a negative impact on tomato crops in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, causing prices to rise in markets in Chennai. Initially, tomatoes were being sold for Rs 25 per kg at the Koyambedu wholesale market, with over 80 truckloads being delivered. However, due to the adverse weather conditions, the supply has been affected and prices have surged. read more

Which team will develop the best algorithm to enable a greenhouse to independently grow dwarf tomatoes? This is the main focus of this year's Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge, a competition organized by the Wageningen University & Research (WUR) Greenhouse Horticulture business unit. read more

It is a good period for selling green beans, as well as oxheart and cherry tomatoes. Sergio Clemente, a trader at the Agribologna stand at the Caab (Bologna Agri-Food Center), is explaining the wholesale vegetable trends to IFN. read more

For three generations, the Mans family has been involved in farming. Starting with strawberries and tomatoes, Hans Mans and his son Jan later transitioned to cultivating gerberas. In 1960, Hans Mans established a nursery in Zuilichem, before relocating to Brakel in 1978. Between 2006 and 2018, Jan and his wife carried on the family tradition. read more

Ready-made salads have been in high demand for several years, and the more colorful they are, the more appealing they become. The growing trend towards fast-paced and dynamic lifestyles has increased the demand for convenient and ready-to-eat options, especially for quick lunches or on-the-go solutions. read more

In the Spanish municipality of Zarratón, located more than 500 meters above sea level, the company Riojaselecto, managed by brothers Álvaro and Marcos Pérez, has state-of-the-art greenhouses dedicated to producing two annual cycles of tomatoes. "Our family has always been involved." read more

"The vegetable cultivation in the areas of Northern Italy in general, and in Piedmont in particular, is significantly delayed compared to previous years. In fact, the volumes of peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, and zucchinis are noticeably lower and often fail to meet the demand." read more

Fri-El Green House, a company with 30 hectares of tomatoes and other vegetables grown using hydroponic systems, has recently implemented a floating photovoltaic system to provide power for its greenhouses. "A few months ago, we began installing a 3.5 Megawatt floating photovoltaic system in the read more

The Coordinator of Farmers and Livestock Organizations (COAG) has echoed a "revealing report" from the French Le Monde Afrique in which the "lamentable" aspects are shown. read more

Exactly one year ago, the A.O.P. CSC LAZIO, in collaboration with the Integrated Center of the University of Tuscia, launched the project: "Implementation of sustainable production methods for obtaining cafeteria tomatoes with zero residue and high quality." read more