Tomatoes

The international trade fair Fruit Logistica provided an exceptional stage for innovation in the fruit and vegetable sector, and HM.Clause took the opportunity to present its latest developments in the world of tomatoes. The seed company attracted the attention of visitors and... read more

Sezon pomidorów Raf już się rozpoczął. "Oryginalne odmiany potrzebują niskich temperatur podczas owocowania, aby zagwarantować wysoką jakość produkcji. Ponadto, ze względu na cienką skórkę, zimno pomaga im dojrzewać powoli i mogą być wysyłane bez obawy o spontaniczne dojrzewanie. read more

Apofruit focuses on the free-from trend in a key ultra-healthy way. One of the innovations introduced at Fruit Logistica is a new line with nickel-free certification, especially for greenhouse-grown products, such as tomatoes of all varieties (cherry, cocktail, beefsteak, cluster, salad). read more

Rijk Zwaan presents Kinino RZ F1 and Ausino RZ F1, two cherry tomato varieties suitable to meet the needs of producers for both spring and autumn/winter transplanting. These tomatoes stand out for their compact, robust plant with short internodes, capable of being grown with multiple branches. read more

At Au Viet Farm Cooperative in Kim Thanh, Director Bui Van Duy joined farmers on February 1 to harvest crops such as tomatoes, pumpkins, and bell peppers. Favorable weather during Tet facilitated crop growth, necessitating timely harvests to maintain quality. Post-Tet, increased vegetable read more

Julia Parry, VP of Business Development and Downstream at Harmoniz, talks about Harmoniz Select – a special selection of collaborative projects that showcase how food tastes better together. Harmoniz Select varieties, including ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes, will be showcased in Berlin. read more

The price of salad cucumbers has increased significantly by 50.1%. Bell peppers (+12.5%) and table pears (+12.3%) have also seen substantial price increases. On the other hand, some products have significantly decreased in price. Mini vine tomatoes (-28%), oranges (-23.7%), and bananas (-20.8%) have all experienced price drops. read more

BASF | Nunhems is organizing a meeting next Thursday, February 6th, in Mérida, with producers and technicians of processing tomatoes, where the focus will be on

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The Valley grows mini cherry tomatoes and cocktail tomatoes. The company is part of the Dutch producer cooperative Growers United. Through collaboration with The Valley and Growers United, Certhon and Denso aim to accelerate the global deployment of Artemy. read more

The agreement between the agricultural and industrial sectors on the price of industrial tomatoes for 2025 has been reached in record time, set at €145/ton in the Northern Italy region, which is 25% higher than the five-year average (and about 5% higher than the prices paid in 2024 when the agreement was missing). read more

Obecnie ceny pomidorów na Ukrainie są wysokie, z wielu sklepów sprzedających je średnio za 110-140 UAH/kg ($2,62 - $3,34). Większość dostępnych obecnie pomidorów jest importowana z Turcji i UE, co sprawia, że są one droższe. Ceny powinny spaść, gdy pomidory z ukraińskich szklarni trafią na rynek. read more

In the province of Almería, the upcoming spring season is expected to see a significant increase in the cultivated areas of melons (+20/25%), tomatoes (+40%), and cucumbers (+30%) compared to last year, while the hectares dedicated to watermelons will remain almost stable. read more

At an average of €1.64 per kilo, the European tomato price remained only slightly above the five-year average of €1.62 per kilo. Tomato prices declined almost everywhere in December, with a few exceptions. In the Netherlands, the average price for cherry tomatoes and loose, round tomatoes read more

Ulrich Etiketten has announced that their paper flow packs for fruit and vegetables have won an award for the third time. "Being recognized as a winner of the 2025 WorldStar Awards in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables category, our innovative and eco-friendly packaging solution demonstrates that our efforts are paying off." read more

Last Friday, the 2nd 'Agriculture with Purpose' Congress took place, organized by La Palma Cooperative and Cajamar. An event with tomatoes as the main focus, titled 'Agriculture in full swing'. Throughout the day, a wide range of topics were covered starting from the present. read more

"Western Saharan melons and cherry tomatoes must be correctly labeled to indicate their true territory of origin, but their import cannot be prohibited by France," ruled the Conseil d'État in its recent decision (No. 455088 of 28 January 2025). The court rejected the appeal by the read more

Research is taking a step forward in precision agriculture thanks to an innovative machine learning model based on artificial intelligence. The new system uses hyperspectral imaging to assess the quality of tomatoes before harvesting, offering to read more

The average price of cucumbers increased again in week 4 at VBT. At slightly over 70 euro cents per piece, this price has not surpassed the five-year average yet, following a costly beginning to the year. The average price of tomatoes was near the five-year average, with prices at 1.50 euros per kilo. read more

The Harmoniz Select varieties, which include a wide selection of tomatoes with resistance to ToBRFV, will be showcased at Fruit Logistica 2025 to impress professionals and consumers from around the world. read more

The tomato season in Almeria, which will continue until May/June, is approaching its halfway point following the coldest week of the year, with prices recovering after the drop they recorded after Christmas. "This is especially noticeable in the case of specialty tomatoes, which are reaching read more