Tomatoes

Each year, The British Tomato Growers' Association (BTGA) organizes the British Tomato Fortnight (BTF) campaign, which coincides with the peak of the British Tomato Season. This campaign aims to showcase the quality and flavor of British tomatoes, their versatility in various dishes, and to support British growers. read more

Seed specialists Agristar and Semillas Fitó have formed a new strategic alliance to foster innovation in the research and development of specific products for Brazilian agriculture. The venture will focus on key crops such as tomatoes, peppers, melons, and watermelons. read more

Produkcja pomidorów w Tunezji ma spaść w tym sezonie, co skutkować będzie mniejszymi ilościami dostępnymi do przetwarzania. Taka informacja pochodzi od Mahera Bouguerry, CEO firmy Le Défi Tunisie, producenta suszonych pomidorów. Bouguerry wyjaśnia: "Do tej pory mieliśmy normalny i raczej dobry sezon pod względem ilości". read more

W Turcji rosnące koszty uprawy oraz zmienność klimatyczna skłaniają producentów owoców i warzyw do przesiadki na "bezpieczniejsze" alternatywy uprawne. Według Eurofruit, tureccy rolnicy coraz częściej stawiają na pszenicę i kukurydzę zamiast tradycyjnych upraw, takich jak arbuz, pomidory, i...

In Turkey, escalating cultivation expenses and climate volatility are prompting a shift among fruit and vegetable growers toward "safer" crop alternatives. According to Eurofruit, Turkish farmers are increasingly prioritizing wheat and corn over traditional crops like watermelons, tomatoes, and... read more

The industrial tomato represents a pillar of the Italian agri-food sector, with a value exceeding 2.5 billion euros and an export that exceeds 50% of production (source: ANICAV). Bayer Crop Science has launched "Il Rosso by Bayer," a project that integrates advanced genetics, solutions for read more

Dostawę pomidorów dziedzicznych mamy obecnie stabilną. „Mamy dobre zapasy naszych dużych dziedzicznych pomidorów Southern Select, a dostawy są nieco wyższe zgodnie z naszymi prognozami” – mówi Charlie Eagle z Southern Specialties. Pomidory dziedziczne firmy są uprawiane w szklarniach w Gwatemali. read more

Od ostatniego tygodnia popyt na warzywa szklarniowe znowu zaczął rosnąć w Flemish Elite Foods. Firma specjalizująca się w pomidorach Elite zauważyła wzrost sprzedaży wraz z początkiem Ramadana. "Słoneczna pogoda i początek Ramadana stworzyły silny popyt. Ludzie zbierają read more

Morning Star Tomatoes, located in Woodland, California, has acquired a Del Monte Foods facility near Hanford, as confirmed by owner Chris Rufer to the Hanford Sentinel. Morning Star, which operates three factories in California, currently processes about 40% of the state's tomato production. read more

Goodness Grown is building a 20-hectare high-tech greenhouse to produce premium gourmet and Roma tomatoes consistently, while also establishing new standards in efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Central to this project is an ... read more

At the central market in Chisinau, a wide range of seasonal vegetables has recently become available, with the majority being imported from Turkey. Vendors are selling tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and cabbage, however, shoppers are hesitant to make purchases due to high prices and are opting to buy only essential items. read more

Vine tomatoes mainly originated from Spain and the Netherlands and were imported to Germany, while cherry tomatoes were predominantly from Italy and Spain. Round tomatoes were easily accessible from Turkey and Morocco. According to BLE (Federal Office for Agriculture and Food), the availability of beef tomatoes was mainly restricted to Belgium. read more

Tractors are idle and fields that cannot be worked. The incessant rain does not give respite, thus blocking activities in the fields. And there is a precipitation alert for the next ten days. read more

"Easter is a time to enjoy and share precious moments together," says Looye. That's why the tomato grower is introducing the Focaccia Easter Board, featuring Looye Honey tomatoes as the shining centerpiece—a festive addition to any Easter table. This campaign aims to inspire and engage. read more

The agricultural organizations Apag Extremadura Asaja and the Association of Farmers and Ranchers of Villanueva de la Serena (Agryga) criticized the tomato prices imposed by the industry in 2025. Farmers consider that the price of 107 euros per ton is "ruinous" and endangers the economic viability of the sector. read more

An anticipated bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected to be reached in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market. According to FreshPlaza, the agreement aims to manage competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. read more

In the first phase of analyzing the tomato category across five retail chains in the Parma area, we focused on the first customer selection criterion: the type (click here for more details). We assumed that before choosing the type, the customer would have read more

When the yellow tomato made its triumphant entrance into the national wholesale markets, it was considered a rarity: the yellow cherry and yellow date tomatoes commanded stellar prices and received almost exclusive attention from restaurateurs and niche retailers. However, today, the landscape has changed. read more

"We are planning to conduct the first cultivation of industrial tomatoes in a month, with an estimated yield that is 20 to 30 percent lower than the previous harvest. This decrease is attributed to the ongoing drought, which has had a significant impact on all fruit and vegetable production. It is a serious issue that policymakers need to address." read more

A bilateral agreement between Moroccan and French tomato producers is expected in mid-March to regulate the entry of Moroccan cherry tomatoes into the French market. The agreement aims to manage competition with local production at the beginning of the French season. Previously, Moroccan tomatoes have been a complementary option. read more

This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside fish and seafood. Artichokes, leeks, strawberries, Swiss chard, asparagus, and green beans were also featured. read more