Tomatoes

As New Jersey progresses through its summer season with sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, one grower-shipper is also starting to shift towards fall produce, such as hard squashes (acorn, butternut, spaghetti, kabocha), leafy greens, cabbages, and its complete range of fresh vegetables. read more

Efforts are focusing on the development of the value segment, where high-quality and flavorful tomatoes are the protagonists, thus differentiating the offer from other origins where the capability for the development of these products is lower. read more

The Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (AGGA) recently marked its 40th anniversary of educating and advocating for ornamental, vegetable, tree seedling, and cannabis growers, as well as retailers. The board holds 5 meetings per year, including their Annual General Meeting (AGM). These meetings take place virtually, with one in-person gathering annually. read more

The Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association (AGGA) recently marked its 40th anniversary of educating and advocating for ornamental, vegetable, tree seedling, and cannabis growers, as well as retailers. The board convenes five times a year, including their Annual General Meeting (AGM), which is held virtually. Once a year, they also... read more

In Croatia, a sanitary inspector analysis at the border revealed the presence of the banned pesticide indoxacarb in Turkish tomatoes, with a concentration of 0.032 milligrams per kilogram. This is the second instance within a week where Turkish tomatoes have been found to contain the pesticide. read more

With extensive experience in organic tomatoes, Balcón de Níjar returns to Fruit Attraction, focusing on cherry tomatoes (both on the vine and round). They also continue to work on other products such as Sweet peppers. read more

"After the table tomato season last year, which saw prices drop as low as €0.30-0.40/kg (particularly between April and May) for cherry tomatoes, we decided to focus on increasing crop diversification," stated Adriana Lo Monaco from Agroenergie Srl. Adriana Lo Monaco is inside a photovoltaic greenhouse. "The next... read more

His organic farm with greenhouse vegetable cultivation had grown organic plum tomatoes of the 'Ruby Red' variety for the first time. "For the Flemish organic sector, standing still is not an option. Organic companies must continue to be innovative and pioneer," emphasizes Flanders. read more

The Dutch salad vegetable supplier Harvest House has maintained its Climate-Neutral Certified (CNC) sustainability label, which it initially obtained in February 2023. This allows them to keep labeling their cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes as climate-friendly. read more

Among the main obstacles for cultivating table tomatoes, the salinity of the soil is often listed as a cause of problems for the plants. However, a recent study - as reported by SeedWorld - has delved into the salt stress tolerance in wild tomato species. read more

The vegetable market has gone from one extreme to the other within a few weeks: while the first months of 2024, up to late spring, were characterized by weak demand and low prices, especially for tomatoes, from August the situation has reversed, with. read more

Zasób organicznych pomidorów dziedzicznych wydaje się być bardziej stabilny w tym roku. "Nie obserwujemy gwałtownych wzrostów i spadków - to ładny cykl produkcji, który jest stabilny tygodniowo," mówi Ethan Abendroth z firmy Earl's Organic Produce. W tej chwili, produkty organiczne są głównie pochodzą z Centralnej części Kalifornii. read more

In recent months, a video posted on TikTok sparked a new rather unusual trend: washing fruits and vegetables in the dishwasher. In the video, a young woman shows her mother loading tomatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and lemons into the dishwasher instead of pots and dishes. read more

In Nagymaros, Hungary, Laszlo Batki, an organic farmer, faced the devastation of his crops due to flooding from the Danube. His farm, situated just north of Budapest, was submerged, impacting his tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and lettuce. The flooding came after a summer of drought, making the situation even more challenging for nurturing the crops. read more

In Lahore, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, announced the launch of a project that focuses on corporate farming of vegetables like onions and tomatoes. The project aims to cultivate these vegetables on a 2000-acre scale to increase local availability in Punjab and prevent shortages. read more

Western Australia has extended its ban on tomatoes from South Australia after Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) was found in Adelaide, marking the first known cases of the virus in Australia. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) detected the virus on read more

The French tomato market is currently facing a shortage, especially in round tomatoes. This is mainly attributed to seasonal factors. As one industry expert explains, "By mid-September, the plants are more fatigued, leading to a decrease in production." Despite supplies from southern countries. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

Technolgy doesn't have to be expensive and complicated; sometimes simple tools can assist in everyday tasks. This is the case with the pulp hardness tester created by TR Turoni from Forlì, which is able to assess the ripeness of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and tomatoes. read more

The Egyptian market has seen a sharp increase in tomato prices since the beginning of 2024, with costs rising to EGP 25 per kg, a significant jump from EGP 5 per kg in January. Abu Saddam, a representative of the farmers' union, attributes this surge to a combination of factors such as rising... read more