Tomatoes

"Mamma, li turchi" is the expression that best summarizes what you see in the photos posted a few days ago on LinkedIn by a exporting company from the Mediterranean: cherries cal. 34+ offered at 1.35 euros per kilo and cherry tomatoes at 0.35 euros per kilo. read more

The Junta de Andalucía published a report on the state of greenhouse crops in Andalusia during the week of June 10-16, focusing on activities in the provinces of Almeria, Granada, and Huelva. In Almeria, most greenhouses are finishing their harvests and many are carrying out cleaning and maintenance. read more

Since 2000, the volume of fresh tomato imports into the United States has increased by 176 percent. Almost all of this growth in imports over the last twenty years has come from tomatoes grown in greenhouses. In the early 2000s, greenhouse-grown fresh tomatoes made up around 14 percent of the total fresh tomato import volume and 23 read more

The prices of red tomatoes from domestic greenhouses dropped in June in wholesale trade. However, can we say and write that these prices are scraping the bottom? Just because locally these drops were quite drastic? How are prices of red greenhouse tomatoes shaping up in large-scale wholesale and are they really that low? read more

In April, compared to April of last year, vegetable exports reached 573,707 tons, an 8% increase, with a total value of 814.6 million euros (+2%), with lettuce, tomatoes, and cabbages being the most exported. read more

During the summer period, peaches and nectarines are the undisputed queens of the fruit and vegetable department, as confirmed by their leading position in terms of value share for the category - around 10% in the Hypermarket and Supermarket channel between June and August - on par with tomatoes, despite a 13% loss. read more

The summer vegetable production campaign of Aop Lucee has entered full swing in recent days. Among the main products cultivated in the Fondi-Sperlonga plain are tomatoes, along with zucchinis and eggplants. We have discussed the campaign with the president of Aop, Felice. read more

A significant technical event recently took place in Ragusa, Sicily, focusing on "TSI Italia strategies to counter ToBRFV", which is becoming an increasingly popular topic within the Sicilian tomato industry. Attendees registered for the convention. While this issue is global, it is particularly relevant in those areas. read more

It was first identified in Australia in 1915; in the 1960s it spread to Europe, and in Italy, there was a resurgence of TSWV symptoms around the 1990s. Its transmission is consistently ensured by many species of insects from the thrips family and can infect. read more

This year as well, Pianeta Rosso was a 360° journey to discover the tomato; a comparison between consumers and experts to understand the main characteristics that berries must have to conquer the supply chain. The immersive experience created by Agroter and MacFrutha involved read more

The Gemüsering greenhouse has been preparing something quite special. They are the only growers in Germany cultivating Kazuti tomatoes from HW Seeds. "They are able to unlock the full genetic potential of this high-quality variety," says Roel Huisman from HW Seeds. read more

In Karnataka, the price of tomatoes has increased from Rs 40-42 per kg in early May to Rs 80 due to a supply shortage at the Kolar Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), which is the second-largest tomato market in Asia. The Kolar APMC has seen a significant decrease in tomato supplies... read more

"For about two weeks now, we have been witnessing a real collapse of the tomato market and sales to large-scale retail distribution, a situation determined by a mix of factors. Among these, high temperatures have caused an overproduction in the Dutch and Spanish markets, resulting in" read more

The California harvest of mature green tomatoes is currently focused in the Coachella Valley, the southernmost part of the state. The desert season began on May 10 and is expected to conclude next week, around June 14 or 15. Prior to the start of California's season, the market was thriving for three months. read more

According to EastFruit, Morocco's direct exports of fresh and frozen produce to Germany reached record levels from January to March 2024. This increase was especially significant in the export of greenhouse tomatoes, sweet peppers, frozen raspberries, fresh blueberries, and other products. read more

The tomato campaign is now in full swing: prices of cherry and date tomatoes have dropped by 60% compared to last year. The apricot campaign is going well (with the Errani variety entering the market) as well as the nectarine campaign. The campaigns for watermelons, cherries, and peaches remain stagnant and are not optimal yet. read more

The food retail sector therefore places numerous promotional offers in order to absorb the high volume of supply. read more

Make sure to select a pack of tomatoes from Nightingale Farms at Tesco or chicken from Aldi's Ashfield Farm and you might assume they are farm-fresh products directly sourced from specific producers with traceable origins. However, these are actually 'fake farm' brands that are designed to create the illusion of being truly authentic. read more

HM.Clause seed company continues to work on developing new materials with resistance to roughness while also preserving the organoleptic characteristics that define their range of tomatoes. In this sense, two varieties in their catalog stand out, the

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Labour MP Steve Reed has criticized water companies for sewage spills that have led to the growth of "poop tomatoes" on British beaches. These plants are growing from seeds contained in human waste that has been discharged into waterways. Reed has called for water bosses who oversee illegal sewage dumps to face criminal liability. read more