Tomatoes

The Nijasol special edition cherry tomato snack, developed by Meteorito for Carrefour, introduces a fresh approach to packaging fresh produce. As part of the 'Tomatier' range, this edition is specifically designed for easy lunches and snacks, with packaging that is attractive to both children and adults. read more

Thanks to the cooperation with the retail chain Edeka, selected sales points from Munich to Schleswig will be informed on digital displays. Anyone who puts fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, zucchinis, and eggplants in their shopping cart in February will learn some of the read more

The average price for loose tomatoes increased to 1.664 euros per kilogram last week. The average price for vine tomatoes also saw a slight rise, reaching 1.337 euros. Despite the price hikes at the auctions associated with the Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives, tomato prices are currently below. read more

Every day between 140 and 160 tonnes of bulk vegetables – potatoes, onions, butternut, tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, beetroot, carrot, ginger, and garlic – are packed and repacked at Allways Fresh in Germiston, Johannesburg. The facility is open 24 hours a day to receive the trucks coming in from the. read more

Greenhouse tomatoes are increasingly being mass-produced, often including commodities that do not add value. So, what is the strategy to stay competitive and appealing to sales channels? Gioacchino Russo is a small producer who, over the years, has realized that read more

The iconic London market was featured in episode four of the 19th series, which aired on BBC One last week. Contestants were challenged to compete against each other in a task to transform tomatoes and potatoes into profits at Britain's biggest wholesale marketplace for fruits and vegetables. The ambitious participants, all vying for success, were... read more

Germany is one of Europe's leading importers of fruits and vegetables. In 2023, Spain was its main supplier of lettuce, cucumber, citrus fruits, melons, watermelons, and stone fruits; the Netherlands was its main supplier of potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, bananas, and pineapples; and Italy was also a significant supplier. read more

Tomato growers who are part of the producers' association Tomates et Concombres de France, consisting of 20 OP members and 2 independent growers, are introducing a new 250g pack of cherry tomatoes. Their goal is to promote and distinguish the French origin on the shelves through a shared visual identity. read more

In 2024, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) data, Morocco became the second-largest supplier of tomatoes to the EU Member States, only surpassed by the Netherlands. The report indicates that Spain, which had previously been the top tomato seller to the EU since 2016, has ... read more

Reflecting on the past year and with a positive outlook for 2025, Zetapack highlights one of the most fascinating projects carried out in 2024. Zetapack has consistently focused on catering to the horticultural industry, specifically in weighing products such as vine tomatoes, courgettes, peppers, and similar items. read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds announces an Open Day dedicated to innovation in the Sicilian tomato supply chain, confirming the company's strong connection with the territory and its attention to the needs of the local and national productive sector. The event will take place on February 27th at 10:00 AM. read more

With the end of the Italian common clementine campaign, demand has shifted to Sicilian mandarins. The sale of the Sabrosa strawberry from Basilicata has begun. Demand is low for various productions such as radicchio, zucchinis, tomatoes, eggplants, and lettuces. Prices are plummeting. read more

Prim'rose is a part of the Delassus Group, a family-owned business with over 75 years of expertise. They specialize in citrus (2,000 hectares, 50,000 tons), cherry tomatoes (650 hectares, 80,000 tons), grapes (160 hectares, 2,200 tons), avocados (500 tons), and flowers (50 hectares, 60 million stems). Located just 60 read more

The Cretan tomato season has been experiencing a prolonged period of low prices. "For a month now, the producer price for local beef tomatoes of the first quality category has been fluctuating between 0.40 and 0.50 euros/kg. Mini plum tomatoes have also dropped to 1.60–1.70 euros/kg, while... read more