Tomatoes

A recent analysis by Hortoinfo based on data from COMTRADE, the United Nations Statistics Division, revealed that Morocco has taken over Spain's place in the ranking of main suppliers of tomatoes to the United Kingdom, and the gap has been widening over the last three years. In 2021, Morocco
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This week, Ukraine’s domestic market has experienced a significant reduction in tomato supply, prompting vendors to marginally hike prices, as noted by EastFruit. The project’s experts attribute this pricing dynamic to a dwindling supply of imported tomatoes, especially those from Turkey,
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The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) demands urgent measures against imports from Morocco, with the revision of the EU-Morocco preferential agreement

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Highlight on the market trends of two major agrifood commodities, such as walnuts and processing tomatoes, by Aretè. read more

These days, wholesale tomatoes, courgettes and peppers are not experiencing a particularly exciting phase. In general, however, prices are holding up, because supply is in balance and high quality products, especially tomatoes, are recording
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The European Parliament has sanctioned an extension for the trade liberalization between the European Union and Moldova for an additional year. This decision enables the continuation of tariff-free exports for seven Moldovan agricultural products, specifically tomatoes, garlic, table grapes,
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In 2023, companies in Almeria imported a record 18.83 million euros worth of tomatoes from Morocco using code 0702 for fresh or refrigerated tomatoes of the Integrated Tariff of the European Communities – TARIC, according to calculations by Hortoinfo based on data from Estacom. The report
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The Arizona State Senate is the latest in a line of defenders fighting to protect Arizona businesses and American consumers of fresh tomatoes. On February 15, 2024, Senate President Pro Tempore Thomas "T.J." Shope read a proclamation on the Senate Floor calling on the Department of Commerce to
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DelFrescoPure® has introduced a new tomato--The Original Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine™, as seen most recently at the Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) show in Tampa, Florida. Ripened and packed on the vine in peak perfection, these bright red tomatoes feature vibrant aromas and pack a punch of
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Jacobs Farm del Cabo, a grower-packer of organic vegetables and herbs, has introduced its new del Cabo® Peel-Reseal Pint in the organic snacking tomato category. "We have watched the industry-wide adoption of top seal replacing single-use plastic clamshells and sought our unique take on this new… read more

Pure Flavor® Farms has launched OMG Tomatoes™, a new tomato with a sweet and tangy flavor profile and a golden hue that seems to raise the question: "Are these Orange? .. Or maybe Gold?" inspiring the name OMG Tomatoes. The tomatoes were recently awarded the Superior Taste Award from the
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At Dr. Medhat Moussa's laboratory in the University of Guelph's School of Engineering, a yellow-armed robot stands on a platform facing a model tomato plant. It cranes toward the tomato when the start button is clicked. The robot examines the plant with embedded cameras, tilting its head as if
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Under Defra's proposed changes, common exports such as tomatoes, peppers, apples, pears, grapes or strawberries with a total value of 1 million tonnes in 2022 would be classified as medium risk and subject to increased controls and additional bureaucracy.
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According to a report by Hortoinfo, Morocco has surpassed the volume of tomatoes that Almeria exports since 2017 and has managed to export triple the volume that the Spanish region ships out. This comparative analysis, which covers from 2013 to 2022, evaluates Almeria's and Morocco's tomato
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The beginning of March continues along the lines of February with flat sales. There was a recovery in aubergine and courgette prices, while for brassicas the market remained firm. The situation is better for fennel; satisfactory quotations for tomatoes and peppers, especially
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A wide-ranging assortment remained available, with Spain, Morocco, Belgium, and the Netherlands playing the most significant roles. This was complemented by Turkish and Italian products. According to BLE, beefsteak tomatoes were primarily sourced from Spain and, to a lesser extent, Belgium. The
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This week, the first Belgian Coeur de Boeuf tomatoes of 2024 were sold at Belgian cooperative BelOrta, grown by producers Wim and Brecht Vertommen of Den Overkant in Sint-Katelijne-Waver.  read more

Italy accounts for 40% of the tomatoes harvested in the EU, followed by Spain (24%) and Portugal (9%). read more