Tomatoes

"You can tell there's a shortage of tomatoes in Israel when you order a falafel, shawarma, or kebab and notice that it's green instead of red. This indicates that it's now filled with cucumbers instead of tomatoes," said Gabriel Raccah, CEO of Nativ Business Consulting, a company that imports fruits and vegetables. read more

In mid-July, Russia's agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor imposed a ban on imports from 16 prominent Armenian fruit and vegetable suppliers. The reason given was the presence of pesticide residues exceeding allowed levels on Armenian tomatoes and apples, as reported by Novaya Gazeta. read more

The waste management company Renewi is producing green gas through a large-scale digestion facility in Amsterdam. The green CO2 that is produced is then liquefied and transported to Agriport A7, where growers use it in greenhouses to enhance the growth of tomatoes and peppers. ECW Energy and Renewi have entered into this partnership. read more

In Bengaluru, the price of tomatoes has drastically decreased from almost Rs 100 per kilogram to Rs 10-20 per kg due to political unrest in Bangladesh. This has resulted in a decrease in tomato exports from Kolar, which is Bengaluru's main tomato market, to Bangladesh, negatively impacting local farmers. read more

In czerwiec, holenderskie ceny pomidorów były o 30%, 50% i nawet 81% wyższe w porównaniu do poprzedniego roku, według najnowszych danych rynkowych opublikowanych przez Komisję Europejską. Tablica pomidorów Komisji zapewnia miesięczną ocenę cen pomidorów. W porównaniu do czerwca 2023 roku, tegoroczne ceny są. read more

Consumers had to dig much deeper into their pockets for blueberries and watermelons. In the 33rd week, the average price for a kilogram of blueberries was 10.17 euros. This represents an increase of 28.2% compared to the corresponding week of the previous year (7.03 euros/kg). read more

Izrael is stawing a severe tomato shortage, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture to approve a quota for duty-free imports of 5,000 tons over the next two months, announced on August 13. Tomato prices in supermarkets have risen to 2.21–2.45 euros per kilogram, while first-grade tomatoes on the read more

The new packaging consists of an open, rectangular container with rounded corners and a paper wrap. Consumers can see the vine tomatoes directly in this packaging. Additionally, the new container holds 400g of premium tomatoes, instead of the previous 375g. And all this at a read more

In the district of Bandirma, Balikesir, Turkey, tomato producers have started a march to Ankara, using tractors to block roads in protest against increasing costs and inadequate purchase prices. Starting from Aksakal village, these farmers are dealing with difficulties due to unsold tomatoes and have sought... read more

"At this time of year, in addition to our regular offerings, we also have Friggitelli peppers and colorful Datterino tomatoes available. These products are grown on our farm located right next to the processing plant," says Massimiliano Ceccarini, the managing director of Sipo (a company based in Bellaria Igea Marina, just outside... read more

Ukrianian greenhouse company PAEK is expanding its operations by constructing additional greenhouses for cultivating cucumbers and tomatoes. The company plans to finish building 7 more greenhouses by the end of 2024. Yuri Kormyshkin, the owner of the agricultural holding, highlighted this expansion as a key development for the company. read more

El Llano de Zafarraya's vegetable harvest campaign, in the west of Granada, is in full swing. "The product quality is good, but prices are not reaching the levels of previous years", stated Francisco Manuel Ramos, president of Hortoventas. "At the moment, tomato prices are more stable. We don't
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The cultivation area for bell peppers is estimated at 12,675 hectares, which represents an increase of 1% compared to the previous season, with the California variety predominating, although Palermo continues to gain ground. Tomatoes are estimated to have a cultivation area of 8,700 hectares (-3%). read more

The fruit and vegetable supply chain has multiple needs when it comes to tomatoes, considering the journey from producer to consumer. For this reason, seed companies have faced challenges in recent years. Resistance and sustainability in the field, availability, and continuity are crucial factors. read more

It is still early to talk about yields, but the quality of San Marzano tomatoes this year will be very high. These were the considerations made during the launch event of the 2024 season in Nolano, in Acerra, at the Sorgenti del Riullo of the ancient Suessula, where, among others, the... read more

In Almería, the surfaces dedicated to greenhouse horticultural crops remain unchanged compared to last year - according to Asaja Almería, which has provided the first data for the horticultural campaign 2024/2025: the agricultural organization estimates that the cultivated area for peppers will amount to read more