Tomatoes

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

A bridge in Ireland has been completely covered with tomatoes. Initially, a few tomatoes got stuck to the stonework due to the recent freezing conditions. However, as news spread, people began adding their own tomatoes. The bridge has now become one of Dublin's most popular tourist attractions after going viral. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that a significant decrease in the supply of greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market this week has enabled sellers to slightly raise wholesale prices in this segment. The main supplier of the product during this period is traditionally Turkey, however... read more

A new update to the European tomato dashboard, maintained by the European Commission, shows that prices have mostly decreased in December. However, there are exceptions with loose tomatoes in the Netherlands being 22% higher than in November, and vine tomatoes in France showing a 45% price increase. read more

At EARL Les Chambres, located in the Drôme department, the tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, and other produce previously grown in a 3,000m² greenhouse have been replaced by clementines, pomelos, oranges, and avocados. Anthony Oboussier, the head of the French company, discusses the reasons for this transition. read more

Using football slang, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has defined the "top-class" team that will lead the Champions Syngenta campaign in the 2024-2025 industrial tomato catalog. Based on their performances, Tolerix becomes "The Rock", Miceno "The read more