Tomatoes

Greenhouse tomatoes are increasingly being mass-produced, often including commodities that do not add value. So, what is the strategy to stay competitive and appealing to sales channels? Gioacchino Russo is a small producer who, over the years, has realized that read more

The iconic London market was featured in episode four of the 19th series, which aired on BBC One last week. Contestants were challenged to compete against each other in a task to transform tomatoes and potatoes into profits at Britain's biggest wholesale marketplace for fruits and vegetables. The ambitious participants, all vying for success, were... read more

Germany is one of Europe's leading importers of fruits and vegetables. In 2023, Spain was its main supplier of lettuce, cucumber, citrus fruits, melons, watermelons, and stone fruits; the Netherlands was its main supplier of potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, bananas, and pineapples; and Italy was also a significant supplier. read more

Tomato growers who are part of the producers' association Tomates et Concombres de France, consisting of 20 OP members and 2 independent growers, are introducing a new 250g pack of cherry tomatoes. Their goal is to promote and distinguish the French origin on the shelves through a shared visual identity. read more

In 2024, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) data, Morocco became the second-largest supplier of tomatoes to the EU Member States, only surpassed by the Netherlands. The report indicates that Spain, which had previously been the top tomato seller to the EU since 2016, has ... read more

Reflecting on the past year and with a positive outlook for 2025, Zetapack highlights one of the most fascinating projects carried out in 2024. Zetapack has consistently focused on catering to the horticultural industry, specifically in weighing products such as vine tomatoes, courgettes, peppers, and similar items. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announces an Open Day dedicated to innovation in the Sicilian tomato supply chain, confirming the company's strong connection with the territory and its attention to the needs of the local and national productive sector. The event will take place on February 27th at 10:00 AM. read more

With the end of the Italian common clementine campaign, demand has shifted to Sicilian mandarins. The sale of the Sabrosa strawberry from Basilicata has begun. Demand is low for various productions such as radicchio, zucchinis, tomatoes, eggplants, and lettuces. Prices are plummeting. read more

Prim'rose is a part of the Delassus Group, a family-owned business with over 75 years of expertise. They specialize in citrus (2,000 hectares, 50,000 tons), cherry tomatoes (650 hectares, 80,000 tons), grapes (160 hectares, 2,200 tons), avocados (500 tons), and flowers (50 hectares, 60 million stems). Located just 60 read more

The Cretan tomato season has been experiencing a prolonged period of low prices. "For a month now, the producer price for local beef tomatoes of the first quality category has been fluctuating between 0.40 and 0.50 euros/kg. Mini plum tomatoes have also dropped to 1.60–1.70 euros/kg, while... read more

Prim'rose is a part of the Delassus Group, a family-owned business with over 75 years of expertise. They specialize in citrus (2,000 ha, 50,000 tons), cherry tomatoes (650 ha, 80,000 tons), grapes (160 ha, 2,200 tons), avocados (500 tons), and flowers (50 ha, 60 million stems). The company is located just 60 read more

Provenance Propagation Australia, a relatively new player in the plant propagation industry, has an innovative approach to vegetable plant cultivation. Founded just 18 months ago, the company specializes in protected cropping crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, capsicums, and grafted… read more

Firma Green Wave z siedzibą we Lwowie planuje uruchomić projekt farmy pionowej w celu uprawy rzadkich odmian pomidorów handlowych, takich jak "Czarny Książę", pomidory koktajlowe, pomidory koktajlowe oraz pomidory "Bottle". Te premium pomidory będą sprzedawane zarówno pojedynczo, jak i w zestawach mieszańców. O tym poinformowano w. read more

De Mooij Amsterdam offers semi-dried tomatoes from Sicily under its Fino Fresco brand. Unlike sun-dried tomatoes, which are fully dried to remove all water content, semi-dried tomatoes are removed from the heat before they are completely dried. This allows the tomatoes to retain a juicy texture. read more

Pomidor, kalafior, brokuły i świeże warzywa były najlepszymi wyborami w zestawie warzyw kupionych w 2024 roku. Jednak tam, gdzie są zwycięzcy, zazwyczaj są też przegrani. Marchew, fasola szparagowa, cykoria, brukselka, szparagi i worki z pokrojoną sałatą znaleziono w mniejszych ilościach. read more

The total consumption of fresh vegetables in the Netherlands has decreased by 2% compared to the previous year. This information is based on data from YouGov (formerly GfK) as reported by GroentenFruit Huis. read more

The World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) has released its global forecast for processing tomatoes in 2025, estimating global production at 40.5 million metric tonnes (mt), an 11.5% decline from 2024. WPTC member countries account for 92% of this volume. The Northern Hemisphere is projected to... read more

Analysts at the EastFruit project have reported a decrease in the prices of imported tomatoes from Turkey in Ukraine this week. This drop in price is due to a significant lack of interest from wholesale companies and retail chains in purchasing these tomatoes. read more

The availability of fruits and vegetables year-round presents a challenge for UK-based horticulturists focused on sustainability. A gardening charity advocates for purchasing only seasonal produce in February to minimize food miles and reduce plastic packaging. While tomatoes and strawberries are... read more

The Netherlands is the second-largest global exporter of agricultural products by value, after the United States. This includes top exports such as tomatoes, potatoes, and onions, as well as a strong presence in the vegetable sector overall. Dutch expertise plays a key role in enabling the production and. read more