Tomatoes

The summer vegetable production campaign of Aop Lucee has entered full swing in recent days. Among the main products cultivated in the Fondi-Sperlonga plain are tomatoes, along with zucchinis and eggplants. We have discussed the campaign with the president of Aop, Felice. read more

A significant technical event recently took place in Ragusa, Sicily, focusing on "TSI Italia strategies to counter ToBRFV", which is becoming an increasingly popular topic within the Sicilian tomato industry. Attendees registered for the convention. While this issue is global, it is particularly relevant in those areas. read more

It was first identified in Australia in 1915; in the 1960s it spread to Europe, and in Italy, there was a resurgence of TSWV symptoms around the 1990s. Its transmission is consistently ensured by many species of insects from the thrips family and can infect. read more

This year as well, Pianeta Rosso was a 360° journey to discover the tomato; a comparison between consumers and experts to understand the main characteristics that berries must have to conquer the supply chain. The immersive experience created by Agroter and MacFrutha involved read more

The Gemüsering greenhouse has been preparing something quite special. They are the only growers in Germany cultivating Kazuti tomatoes from HW Seeds. "They are able to unlock the full genetic potential of this high-quality variety," says Roel Huisman from HW Seeds. read more

In Karnataka, the price of tomatoes has increased from Rs 40-42 per kg in early May to Rs 80 due to a supply shortage at the Kolar Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), which is the second-largest tomato market in Asia. The Kolar APMC has seen a significant decrease in tomato supplies... read more

"For about two weeks now, we have been witnessing a real collapse of the tomato market and sales to large-scale retail distribution, a situation determined by a mix of factors. Among these, high temperatures have caused an overproduction in the Dutch and Spanish markets, resulting in" read more

The California harvest of mature green tomatoes is currently focused in the Coachella Valley, the southernmost part of the state. The desert season began on May 10 and is expected to conclude next week, around June 14 or 15. Prior to the start of California's season, the market was thriving for three months. read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco's direct exports of fresh and frozen produce to Germany reached record levels from January to March 2024. This increase was especially significant in the export of greenhouse tomatoes, sweet peppers, frozen raspberries, fresh blueberries, and other products. read more

The tomato campaign is now in full swing: prices of cherry and date tomatoes have dropped by 60% compared to last year. The apricot campaign is going well (with the Errani variety entering the market) as well as the nectarine campaign. The campaigns for watermelons, cherries, and peaches remain stagnant and are not optimal yet. read more

The food retail sector therefore places numerous promotional offers in order to absorb the high volume of supply. read more

Make sure to select a pack of tomatoes from Nightingale Farms at Tesco or chicken from Aldi's Ashfield Farm and you might assume they are farm-fresh products directly sourced from specific producers with traceable origins. However, these are actually 'fake farm' brands that are designed to create the illusion of being truly authentic. read more

HM.Clause seed company continues to work on developing new materials with resistance to roughness while also preserving the organoleptic characteristics that define their range of tomatoes. In this sense, two varieties in their catalog stand out, the

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Labour MP Steve Reed has criticized water companies for sewage spills that have led to the growth of "poop tomatoes" on British beaches. These plants are growing from seeds contained in human waste that has been discharged into waterways. Reed has called for water bosses who oversee illegal sewage dumps to face criminal liability. read more

Continuity in supply chains is key for products like tomatoes or peppers. However, others like watermelon are very seasonal. This is currently more of a cultural obstacle than a practical one. At BASF | Nunhems®, they aim to de-seasonalize the consumption of the so-called 'fruit of...

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Yesterday (Wednesday, May 29th), raids were launched in the ports of Salerno and Bari to defend Made in Italy from the invasion of foreign products. As a protest operation, farmers from Coldiretti boarded rubber boats and approached the ships shouting "No fake in Italy". read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds introduces the latest innovation in tomatoes: Doryta is the midi-plum variety that represents the evolution of Piccadilly. The presentation took place during the Open Day in Fondi at the Petrillo Roberto Farm. Less waste even at the point of sale with Doryta tomatoes. read more

Importing tomatoes from Morocco has led to new protests organized by various associations and producer organizations in France, with support from the Spanish sector. The truth is that the European Union's imports of tomatoes from third countries have significantly risen. read more

The vegetables are going through a positive moment. Especially tomatoes are facing ridiculously low prices, but eggplants and zucchinis are not doing any better. The peppers, on the other hand, have not been dragged into the negative trend and are also doing well this year. read more

The general trend observed in many markets worldwide is a decrease in tomato prices. This is primarily attributed to reduced consumer demand alongside increased supply. Even in Italy, a country renowned for its high tomato consumption, demand has remained stagnant. As a result, prices have significantly dropped in recent times. read more