Tomatoes

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

A month ago, Handelfresh launched the Moroccan season for Nadorcott mandarins. "We have access to a good crop in Morocco. The weather has been favorable, and there has been enough water, ensuring sufficient supply, including the most requested sizes," says Ahmed Laasri, the Moroccan exporter. read more

"Daniele Reina, the Sicily area manager for Seeds Tech, reports that when thinking about Sicilian date tomatoes, many characteristics come to mind that distinguish a product appreciated and enjoyed in Italy and Europe." A moment captured during a visit to the display greenhouse. (Click here to see the photo) read more

Out of the almost 218,000 tons of tomatoes that Poland imported during this period, around 40% (more than 84,000 tons) of the shipments came from the Netherlands. The peak month for Dutch deliveries was May 2024, when nearly 15,000 tons were exported to Poland. read more

W okresie od stycznia do listopada 2024 roku import świeżych pomidorów do Polski został zarejestrowany na poziomie 217,77 tysiąca ton przez Polski Urząd Statystyczny. Holandia wyłoniła się jako główny dostawca, przyczyniając się do prawie 40% ogólnego importu w tym okresie. W szczególności, holenderski import. read more

W tygodniu 3, pomidory winogronowe na niemieckim rynku pochodziły głównie z Holandii i Hiszpanii, a oferty belgijskie zajmowały drugie miejsce pod względem znaczenia. Pomidory koktajlowe były głównie dostarczane z Hiszpanii i Włoch. Według BLE, pomidory malinowe głównie pochodziły z Maroka i Turcji. read more

Moldova's main fruit and vegetable exports to the UK include apples, plums, grapes, cherries, and various vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. read more

Tensions are not easing between Moroccan and Spanish tomato growers. The latest development is a statement by an official of the Spanish organization COAG (Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos), announcing his intention to take legal action against importers of Moroccan tomatoes. read more

W addition to its well-known tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, the southern Spanish province of Almeria also supplies Europe with produce grown outdoors. At this time of the year, lettuce has a special value, especially after the culinary extravagances around the holidays. Despite the water read more

In 2024, Russia increased its vegetable imports from China to $340.3 million, the highest level since 2019, according to data from Chinese customs referenced by RIA Novosti. Onions were the most imported item, representing 21% of the total value, while tomatoes ranked second at 18% of the total. read more

Since early December, tomato prices have been increasing from a low point (reaching up to EUR2.20/kg), but last week the VBT median prices dropped again (to EUR1.77/kg for loose tomatoes and EUR1.67/kg for vine tomatoes). Prices are currently slightly above the five-year average. As for cucumbers, the situation is different. read more

Six months of imprisonment and a fine of 3,000 euros. This is the sentence imposed by the court of Nocera Inferiore on a producer who, in the territory of San Valentino Torio, had set up an intensive cultivation of San Marzano tomatoes. Nothing unusual, except for the fact that it is a read more

The Spanish farmers' organization COAG will be pursuing legal action against importers of Moroccan tomatoes for tax fraud. Andrés Góngora from COAG confirmed this during a webinar discussing the implications of the European Court of Justice's ruling that declared the free trade agreement between the EU and Morocco. read more

The vegetable production in Almeria has been affected by low temperatures and pests like Parvispinus thrips, particularly in the case of peppers, resulting in significant losses due to quality issues. In December, there was an oversupply of tomatoes in European markets, but in January... read more

The Russian Federation has lifted temporary restrictions on the import of tomatoes from Kazakhstan, as reported by the Committee for State Inspection in the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan. This decision follows an analysis conducted by the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor. read more

COAG presented these calculations on Thursday during a virtual conference where they analyzed both the rulings of the Court of Justice of the EU against the trade agreement with Morocco as well as its impact.

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Hazera and HM Clause, both part of the Limagrain Group, will be presenting several innovative products at Fruit Logistica in February. read more

In Costa Rica, the cost of essential vegetables such as tomatoes and potatoes has seen a sharp increase, impacting consumer budgets. At local farmer's markets, the price for a kilogram of tomatoes reached ₡3,000 ($5.50) between January 10th and 12th, with supermarkets pricing them even higher. read more