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How Saudi Arabia succeeded in exporting tomatoes to Europe for the first time

2024-02-27 00:00
In February 2024, agricultural products from Saudi Arabia were exported to Europe for the first time. How did Saudi Arabia, with its arid climate and heavy dependence on imports for its agricultural products, manage to export its agricultural products to Europe for the first time in February 2024?
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Saudi Arabia exported tomatoes to Europe for the first time

2024-02-27 00:00
In February 2024, vegetables from Saudi Arabia were exported to Europe for the first time. The event was so unique that it was reported on television. How did Saudi Arabia, with its harsh climate and heavy dependence on imports manage to cover the needs of the
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'The traits of a product can make a difference to the supply chain'

2024-02-27 00:00
A calendar covering almost 12 months of the year, with table tomatoes as well as yellow and red lamuyo peppers; among the tomato segments: the smooth round (the so-called cluster tomato), cherry, date, oblong and midi plum. It is precisely on this last item that 'The Gold Seal',
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Morocco was the EU's second-largest tomato supplier in 2023

Morocco was the EU's second-largest tomato supplier in 2023

2024-02-27 00:00
In 2023, Morocco positioned itself as the European Union's second-largest supplier of tomatoes, only after the Netherlands. According to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat), in the last five years, Morocco's market share increased by 18.86%. In the same period,
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'The trade in cherry and date tomatoes remains complicated'

2024-02-27 00:00
"We have left behind a period with large quantities of tomatoes of all varieties," says Ellen van Kester, of the Spanish Horticola Guadalfeo. "Now we are gradually seeing that the different varieties are coming back under control, I am referring especially to Marazul, Cherokee,
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"The supply of speciality tomatoes is beginning to stabilise".

2024-02-26 00:00
"In the last period, large quantities of tomatoes of all types have been available," says Ellen van Kester from the Motril-based company Hortícola Guadalfeo. "Now, little by little, the supply of the different types is stabilising again, and of the Mar Azul specialities,
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"Water savings of 40% have been achieved compared to last season".

2024-02-26 00:00
Optimising production resources, improving the yield of industrial tomato plants while respecting the environment and the people who work there: this is the aim of the sustainability project Agriculture 4.0, carried out by La Doria, one of the main producers of tomatoes in the region.
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"Supply of tomato specialties gradually getting under control, market for (cherry) plum tomatoes remains a complicated one"

2024-02-26 00:00
"We've just come through a period of high tomato volumes across all varieties," shares Ellen van Kester of Horticola Guadalfeo, based in Motril, Spain. "Now, the varieties are gradually getting back under control, particularly the specialties like Marazul, Cherokee, Rose tomatoes, Kumato, Coeur
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Morocco became the second largest supplier of tomatoes to the EU in 2023.

2024-02-26 00:00
In 2023, Morocco positioned itself as the second largest supplier of tomatoes to European Union (EU) countries, only after the Netherlands. According to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat), Morocco experienced an 18.86% increase in its share of the EU's tomato market.
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Expect big things from South African plums

Expect big things from South African plums

2024-02-23 00:00
Lucerne Agri is celebrating its 101st birthday this year; a family business with five farms along the Breede River, and keen on strategic partnerships with hardhitters like the ANB Group. Lucerne Fresh is the in-house marketing division that allows them full control from farm to fork. read more
How Saudi Arabia exported tomatoes to Europe for the first time

How Saudi Arabia exported tomatoes to Europe for the first time

2024-02-23 00:00
In February 2024, fresh produce from Saudi Arabia was exported to Europe for the first time. The event was so unique that it was featured on television news. How did Saudi Arabia, with its harsh climate and heavy reliance on imports to cover its local market's needs, manage to export tomatoes to
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'Water savings of 40 per cent compared to last season'

2024-02-23 00:00
Optimising production resources and improving the performance of tomato plants, while respecting the environment and the people who work in them: this is the aim of the 'Agricoltura 4.0' sustainability project, implemented by the La Doria Group, one of Europe's leading producers of
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Syngenta's Myrador instils confidence in Italian producers

Syngenta's Myrador instils confidence in Italian producers

2024-02-23 00:00
The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has been disrupting production plans for Italian tomatoes for a few seasons now. Above all, the bunch, considered to be one of the most susceptible types, has seen areas significantly decrease in all national areas. A scenario that has
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Coop shifts focus to Albania for fruit and vegetable imports

Coop shifts focus to Albania for fruit and vegetable imports

2024-02-23 00:00
In response to the unsustainable water usage in Spain, Coop is diversifying its fruit and vegetable imports by forging ties with Albanian producers. The Swiss retailer's head, Philipp Wyss, revealed plans to finalize contracts with Albania in the spring, aiming to enhance its assortment with
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ICA invests in tomato production to reduce reliance on imports

ICA invests in tomato production to reduce reliance on imports

2024-02-22 12:00
Swedish retailer ICA has revealed it plans to source more locally grown tomatoes later this year from a new greenhouse facility west of Stockholm. read more
Pachino Igp, buyers from 5 foreign countries visit the Consorzio

Pachino Igp, buyers from 5 foreign countries visit the Consorzio

2024-02-22 00:00
On 20 and 21 February, buyers from the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Northern Ireland, Serbia and Croatia were the protagonists of a two-day event with visits to greenhouses and production facilities (including Coop. Aurora, Ortomì and Moncada), showcooking by chef Nicola Amendola based on
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Deep red courgettes and fennel

Deep red courgettes and fennel

2024-02-20 00:00
Rimini's agro-food centre is characterised by sluggish sales and the month continues as slowly as it started. Demand is low and prices are falling accordingly. In particular, courgettes are struggling, which barely exceed 1 euro per kilogram; same
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Aldi cuts prices on a quarter of its UK fruit and veg range

Aldi cuts prices on a quarter of its UK fruit and veg range

2024-02-19 10:00
Aldi has announced it has lowered its prices on a range of fruit and vegetable products in the UK, including berries, grapes, tomatoes, apples and ready-to-eat salads. read more
In Spain, a record tomato harvest was helped by record warm weather in January

In Spain, a record tomato harvest was helped by record warm weather in January

2024-02-19 00:00
“Almeria’s weather and cultivation conditions are currently more than pleasant,” says Stephan van Marrewijk, a member of the Spanish cooperative Vicasol’s commercial department. “We’ve just had the warmest January on record. Coupled with the full moon, all the
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"Over-full tomato market after warmest January in recent memory; virus pressure still quite absent"

2024-02-16 00:00
"Almeria's weather and cultivation conditions are currently more than pleasant," says Stephan van Marrewijk, a member of the Spanish cooperative Vicasol's commercial department. "We've just had the warmest January on record. Coupled with the full moon, all the tomatoes ripened simultaneously.
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