Tomatoes

Tropical fruit supplier Mission Produce has announced the successful acquisition of Calavo Growers, a provider of fresh avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and value-added prepared foods like guacamole. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor will temporarily restrict the import of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green vegetables, and strawberries originating from and shipped through Armenia from May 30, 2026, until an appropriate mechanism is developed to ensure the safety of the shipped products. read more

Organic fruits and vegetables in the U.S. are priced on average at 59.0 percent higher than conventional produce, based on an analysis by LendingTree of USDA retail pricing data. This represents an increase from the previous year when the price difference was 52.6 percent. Out of the 52 fruit and vegetable items studied, organic Roma tomatoes were among them. read more

Dutch and Belgian shipments clearly formed the basis of the supply. Italian supplies were the main source for cherry tomatoes, followed by French and Tunisian offerings. For beef tomatoes, there were also loads from Poland. Domestic shipments were scarce and expensive, often only available at a premium. read more

Bonny, a historical tomato producer in Mutxamel, has decided to completely stop growing traditional round tomatoes. Instead, the company will now solely focus on smaller varieties, like cherry and cocktail tomatoes. With this decision, led by Jorge Brotons, Bonny is further solidifying its strategic shift to adapt to new trends. read more

Mission Produce, Inc. has announced the successful acquisition of Calavo Growers, Inc., a supplier of fresh avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and prepared foods such as guacamole. This acquisition brings together two major avocado companies in North America and enhances Mission's capabilities in sourcing, packing, and distribution. read more

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has redefined the balance of table tomatoes, especially in Sicilian areas specializing in premium cherry tomatoes. In a context of strong viral pressure, resistance alone is no longer sufficient today: the market demands varieties capable of. read more

Irish Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced a €2 million (US$2.3 million) fuel support scheme for specialist fruit and vegetable growers. The scheme will benefit growers producing tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, strawberries, and chillies, sectors identified by the Minister as in need of support. read more

Oppy and its growing partner Oceanside Pole are gearing up for a well-paced and high-quality 2026 tomato season with robust volumes, an early start, and sustained demand for premium, vine-ripened tomatoes. These tomatoes are expected to have an early start and will be grown in Oceanside, Southern California. read more

The agricultural company "Ýigit" in the Kaahka district of the Ahal region is increasing greenhouse tomato production and expanding exports from Turkmenistan, according to AsmanNews. The exports are being supplied to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. The company, which is part of the Union of read more

Turkey has requested that Ukraine suspend or cancel anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of Turkish tomatoes and cucumbers, as stated during a briefing by Anzhela Makhinova, a partner at Sayenko Kharenko. Ukraine implemented these five-year anti-dumping measures in July 2025. read more

The season for Moroccan tomatoes in 2025-2026 has been one of the most challenging in recent history. The industry, which was already facing vulnerabilities due to pests and ToBFV, was further impacted by extreme weather conditions and a storm that caused extensive damage to thousands of hectares of greenhouses at the end of February. This combination of greenhouse destruction, adverse climate… read more

Even if you haven't heard of Botrytis cinerea, you've likely seen it: slowly growing in store-bought blueberries, tomatoes, or even on beautiful orchids. Commonly known as gray mold, the fungus attacks hundreds of plants. For years, scientists have unsuccessfully tried to breed crops that could. read more

Polfarm communicates more than 30 years of experience, farming on over 800 hectares, and a strong position in carrots, beetroot, and other root vegetables. It's one of those examples of a Polish company that, instead of going the small-scale local route, moved from the start toward scale and advanced technology — aimed at working with retail chains, not with regional wholesalers. read more

NatureSweet® rozszerza swoje portfolio Cherubs® o wprowadzenie Golden Cherubs®, nowych złotych pomidorów winogronowych, które łączą w sobie słodki smak i lekko kwaskowaty aromat. Ten nowy pomidor jest znany pod marką "Out of This World Sweet Tomatoes." "Jesteśmy podekscytowani dodaniem kolejnego pomidora do naszej serii Cherubs." read more

Increased productivity in tomatoes, greater vegetative development in lettuce, and more stable yields even with less available water. These are the aspects of greatest practical interest that emerge from an international study coordinated by the University of Almería - read more

At Tuttofood 2026, Agribolognaha presented two new references from the Frescosenso Veggie & Fruit line, already awarded the Better Future Award. The products combine fresh fruit and cherry tomatoes, in two variations with yellow and red cherry tomatoes, in a ready-to-eat format designed for consumption. read more