Tomatoes

Tomatoes are the most important garden vegetable grown under glass in Flanders. They are rarely grown outdoors because ripening in the greenhouse is easier and production is higher. However, for hobby gardeners or short-chain producers like CSA companies, tomatoes grown outdoors are still highly valued. read more

John van Heijningen and his brother Johan grow loose tomatoes in a nursery in Maasdijk. In 2014, he became a board member of the former breeders' association Van Nature. Since the merger in 2020, he has been a board member of Oxin Growers for the past two years. read more

At 1 a.m., while Los Angeles is mostly dormant, Melquiades Flores begins his workday overseeing the arrival of produce at M&M Tomatoes and Chile Company, a business he established in 2019. Flores envisions passing down the enterprise to his children, and it is on the verge of facing... read more

In Punjab, Pakistan, the price of tomatoes has significantly increased, reaching up to Rs700 ($3.18) per kilogram in certain areas. Specifically, Sialkot reported tomato prices at Rs700 ($3.18) per kg, while the prices in Rawalpindi and Lahore were noted at Rs400 ($1.82) and Rs300 ($1.36) per kg. read more

At a time when French farmers are mobilizing against the signing of a free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, the meeting of the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee on November 18th was an opportunity to revisit the consequences of another free trade agreement. read more

Hazera has announced that its new high-tech R&D greenhouse, revealed last week in Made, the Netherlands, represents a "significant milestone" in the company's goal to become a leader in the high-tech tomato industry. read more

UK: Asda brings back industry veteran Leighton to lead business

Struggling British supermarket Asda announced that veteran retailer Allan Leighton will return as executive chairman, over two decades after he previously served as CEO and successfully turned around the business before selling it to Walmart.

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In Rajshahi, which includes the vast Barind area, farmers have started selling green tomatoes, with commercial growers actively participating in the trade to take advantage of market prices. The hybrid green tomatoes are being sold at wholesale prices ranging from 18 to 20 USD per mound, and 1.60 to 1.70 USD per. read more

The demand for tomatoes can only be met by 3.5% - and they are the favorites of the Germans, with a per capita consumption of over 30 kg annually, according to the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE). Accordingly, the German market is dependent on read more

Wykładnikiem rosnących pomidorów oraz balansowania rynków jest wiele w krajach produkujących je. Nowe cotygodniowe przeglądy cen pomidorów w Hiszpanii, we Włoszech, w Holandii i we Francji, opracowane przez Komisję Europejską z wykorzystaniem analizy sztucznej inteligencji, pokazują spadek upraw o 700 000 ton. read more

Organic fresh produce in India, especially fruits and vegetables, has seen significant growth within the broader organic agriculture sector. According to a report from 2024 on India's organic market, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes are the top organic vegetables, with each contributing 15% of sales. read more