Tomatoes
How tomatoes are doing on international markets
2023-03-17 00:00
"All greenhouse crops suffered from the high temperatures in November and December 2022. Even now, they are still feeling the effects of that abnormal heat. The plants are stressed, especially tomato plants," said Massimo Pavan, a long-time entrepreneur who divides his time between Sicily and
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Producers are extending the production period of long-cycle tomatoes in the greenhouses of the Nijar area
2023-03-17 00:00
According to the latest State of the Crops report of the Junta de Andalucía, corresponding to the week of March 6 to 12, cultivation tasks in the pepper greenhouses of the Poniente Almeriense were scarce at that time of the campaign, as producers only carried out cleaning and collection
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Grapes from Pernambuco witness best sales in Brazil
2023-03-17 00:00
The Gross Value of Grape Production in Pernambuco is estimated at R$1.9 billion (€340 mln) for 2023, 1.2% higher than last year. The result is the best achieved by the State since 2020.
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New line of products in water, vinegar, salt and lemon juice
2023-03-17 00:00
“We use seasonal produce as raw materials for our processed products, including turnip tips which are made into spreads and products in oil. The market is not lively as, when demand for semi-processed products drops, it means the industry is slowing down due to stagnant consumption. The demand
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Warm weather to impact fruit and vegetables supply in 2023
2023-03-17 00:00
According to Markus Bobenhausen, senior buying director at REWE Group, unpredictable weather conditions will influence the procurement of fruit and vegetables in 2023. Bobenhausen added that lettuce, soft fruit, peppers and tomatoes are currently affected in the Mediterranean region. While these
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High tolerance to ToBRFV is essential for tomatoes
2023-03-16 00:00
"Two years ago, before the Ukraine conflict and the exponential increase in production crises, I said I thought innovation and production improvement were essential to remain competitive on the market," reminisces Pippo Timperanza, sole administrator of Azienda agricola Landolina
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The date tomato that aims to achieve profitable returns
2023-03-16 00:00
Already a producer in single fruit harvesting dates, such as Angelle, Seychelle, and Sweetelle, Syngenta is now ready for a new challenge in the same segment with tomatoes grown in clusters. Remida is the result of a project that combines the typical organoleptic characteristics of a
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Saturated cherry tomato market a challenge
2023-03-15 00:00
Supplies of organic cherry tomatoes continue to be steady. “Organic cherry tomatoes are grown up and down the coast of Baja all year long. However, the winter season is our sweet spot for quality and flavor and we’ve been growing splendidly since December,” says Katie Bishop of Jacobs Farm
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“Lack of Dutch tomato production increased demand”
2023-03-15 00:00
Supermarket chains are the main customers for the tomatoes grown in greenhouses in Turkey, says Kenan Aslan, manager of Turkish fresh produce exporter Sinerji: “The greenhouse production is quite high due to the mild weather in Turkey during the winter months. The vast majority of greenhouse
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Prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Uzbekistan are record high. Should we expect a decline?
2023-03-15 00:00
Prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Uzbekistan are growing rapidly, updating records every week. Over the past month, their wholesale prices have grown by 1.5 times average, and by almost 70% since the beginning of the year, EastFruit experts note.
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Hydroponic tomatoes seeking more ground in central and southern Italy's large-scale retail sector
2023-03-14 00:00
Within a few months, another 10 hectares of greenhouses in hydroponic cultivation at Fri-El Green House in Ostellato (Ferrara) will come into production. This means that the total production will rise to 30 hectares, most of which will be dedicated to tomatoes. This is what Florian Gostner,
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Thanks to air-conditioned greenhouses, Emirati producers can grow tomatoes during 45 °C summer
2023-03-14 00:00
Emirati tomato growers are preparing for the beginning of the summer, when they can produce tomatoes in difficult conditions, and temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees, thanks to air-conditioned greenhouses.
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In 2022, a total of 30 samples of tomatoes were analyzed for pesticide residues. Residues were detectable in 27 samples. Three samples were free of residues. Maximum content exceedances and unauthorized pesticide applications were not detected.
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Almeria: Tomato shortage on the European market keeps prices high
2023-03-10 00:00
The international tomato supply on the European market continues to be reduced. Production in the Netherlands is low and in Turkey the low winter temperatures have slowed down the harvests. Although exports of Moroccan tomatoes have risen sharply in the past days
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Emsland Gemüse Ltd is expected to be able to harvest the first tomatoes of this year's season in week 17, about two weeks later than in previous years. "Of course, we have also noticed how insanely high tomato prices are at the moment. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how the market will
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Asda and Morrisons lift restrictions on some fresh produce
2023-03-10 00:00
Asda and Morrisons are lifting restrictions on the sale of some fruit and vegetables as supply issues are beginning to ease. Limits on cucumbers will be lifted at Morrisons, whilst restrictions on lettuce and broccoli will be lifted at Asda. Restrictions of three per person on tomatoes and
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Spain's tomato export volume has decreased by 38.71% in 10 years
2023-03-09 00:00
According to an analysis by Hortoinfo, last year, Spain exported 629.27 million kilos of tomatoes at an average price of € 1.75/kg, the highest price in the last ten years. However, between 2013 and 2022, Spain's tomato export volume fell by 38.71%.
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Packing line for snacking tomatoes significantly reduces labor need
2023-03-09 00:00
The selection of tomatoes in any retail store is abundant nowadays. Both retailers and consumers ask for different types of tomatoes as well as all sorts of packaging. In response to this demand, JASA Packaging Solutions is offering packing lines that have the ability to pack most tomato
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Why is this year’s market better for Long English cucumbers?
2023-03-09 00:00
It's quite a different situation for Long English cucumbers this year. "Last year was a tough year for the cucumber crop. Not in terms of quality, but we just had a flooded market," says Jeff Richardson of Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc. The reason? The brown rugose fruit virus which affects
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Volumes of leeks and carrots down 30%, longer gap in supply
2023-03-09 00:00
The shortage of tomatoes and peppers has been making the headlines lately, but root vegetables are also in short supply in the UK.
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