Tomatoes

Moroccan tomato producers have recently faced disruptions in France, particularly in Perpignan, with the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture (COMADER) pointing to three French agricultural groups as responsible for these actions. COMADER has stated its willingness to collaborate within the framework of these occurrences. read more

The brand Ilpomodoro, from the company Fogliatista, has attracted great interest not only in Italy but also among foreign operators, as evidenced by the invitation to participate in the Global Tomato Congress 2024 - one of the main worldwide events entirely dedicated to tomatoes. read more

In April, the fruit and vegetable department of the GDO (large-scale retail trade) is still struggling in terms of sales, with vegetables and high-quality ready-to-eat products (IV-V gamma) having the most impact on the overall results. Among the most important categories in the month, there is a clear difficulty with strawberries (affected by unstable weather), while... read more

Naturizia, a brand of the Almeda company, is launching a new range of ready-to-eat salads for modern distribution, called Terra Mia, with the slogan "Wherever you go, excellence you find." There are three varieties available in 150-gram bowls that showcase some PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) products from three regions: Sicily (Tomatoes), read more

In this project, the relationship between plant resilience, microorganisms in the root zone, and plant nutrients is being investigated, as reported by Glastuinbouw Nederland. read more

Locally grown tomatoes, which are popular in the summer, have been available in the Chinese market for over half a month. With the rising temperatures, merchants have recently started actively selling them. However, compared to previous years, merchants are reporting a significant reduction in tomato production volume. read more

Moroccan tomato producers have faced disruptions in France, particularly in Perpignan, with the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture (COMADER) attributing these incidents to three French agricultural groups. COMADER has expressed its willingness to cooperate within the framework of... read more

After implementing a ban on the import of specific fresh produce in January 2022, Botswana is now planning to broaden its range of restricted fruits and vegetables. The initial prohibition included 19 horticultural items like potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, onions, and watermelon, with the goal of supporting local... read more

Pomidory, ogórki, papryka, oliwki, arbuz, kapusta i mandarynki były produktami rolnymi o najwyższej wartości eksportowej w 2022 roku, według danych z bazy danych FAO (Organizacji ds. Żywności i Rolnictwa). W 2022 roku pomidory były drugim najbardziej eksportowanym produktem w kraju. read more

Czy smak ma znaczenie? Jeśli zadasz to pytanie prelegentowi na Globalnym Kongresie Pomidorowym, odpowiedź jest dość przewidywalna. Odpowiedź brzmi "tak", często poprzedzana czymś w rodzaju "od zawsze". Jednak w ostatnich latach smak wydaje się ustępować pierwszeństwa, nawet na corocznej imprezie.

Does taste matter? If you ask this question to a speaker at the Global Tomato Congress, the answer is quite predictable. The answer is 'yes,' often followed by something like 'ever since we started.' However, in recent years, taste seemed to have taken a back seat, even at the annual event. read more

Members of the DeForest FFA hosted a plant sale from the greenhouse at DeForest Area High School, offering a variety of plants such as tomatoes, peppers, flowers, and more. The planting process started weeks ago, and some FFA members, like Damian Hinrichs, have been busy tending to the plants for about an hour each day ever since. read more

Since the beginning of the year, vegetables have never had a brilliant commercial phase, except for bell peppers. Blocked markets and low prices have not boosted sales. The causes are different: from the whims of the weather, to too high volumes, and also the entry of foreign goods. read more

TOVs as well as round tomatoes primarily originated from the Netherlands and Belgium, followed by Spain, with supplies from Morocco no longer playing a significant role according to BLE. The popular cherry tomatoes were mainly sourced from Italy, the Netherlands, and Belgium. read more

After a period of stability, tomato prices in Morocco have recently witnessed a notable surge, reaching up to 14 dirhams per kilo in urban areas like Casablanca. As of May 8, 2024, the price range for tomatoes in Casablanca has expanded, with both the minimum and maximum prices rising significantly. read more

Saveurs du Bout du Monde has been offering delicious tomatoes for the past five years. Vincent Elegoet, the producer, initially faced challenges but has now successfully attracted buyers. "I had never worked with tomatoes before I met this producer who lives nearby. We had to put in a lot of effort to establish a customer base, but it seems like we've finally succeeded." read more

Artemy is a brand-new harvest robot developed jointly by DENSO Corporation and Certhon, and it is now ready for the commercial market. The robot is equipped with advanced vision technology that scans the crop for maturity and harvests ripe truss tomatoes. Artemy also features automatic lane change capabilities. read more

More than 130 children and 7 teachers from four schools in Modena, as a result of consuming cherry tomatoes provided as part of the "Fruit and Vegetables in Schools" project, have experienced symptoms consistent with food poisoning. read more

According to the companies, the robot is equipped with state-of-the-art image processing technology to scan and harvest ripe tomatoes. Artemy has an automatic function that uses sensors and image recognition technology to navigate the rows in the greenhouse automatically. read more

VYNYTY ProPress by Bayer is a solution designed to combat pests in the cultivation of tomatoes and peaches using confusion techniques. What's new about it is that the pheromones are applied directly to plant stems or greenhouse structures within an adhesive gel. read more

Seventeen years into their partnership, Calavo Growers and Agrícola Belher are celebrating their alliance by co-branding their tomatoes. The program, which features vine-ripened rounds, romas, and mature greens, offers tomatoes produced year-round in two regions in Mexico: Culiacan, Sinaloa. read more