Tomatoes

Analysts from EastFruit report that a notable decrease in the supply of greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market this week has allowed sellers to raise prices slightly in this segment. Turkey continues to be the primary supplier of tomatoes to Ukraine during this season. read more

Private labels are also included in the rich portfolio of the Barbera Group, which since 2005 has been bringing the best Sicilian fruit throughout Europe. Among its clients are the major continental retailers, on whose shelves oranges, table grapes, prickly pears, and tomatoes are displayed. read more

The production of cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers in the main greenhouse-growing region of Ierapetra, in Crete, is currently at its peak. Growers have successfully overcome the initial challenges posed by poor water quality, which was characterized by high salinity levels. Many growers experienced root-related issues, such as softening, read more

A frost event caused damage to tomato crops in villages like Kathha Saghraal, Kathha Misraal, and Kotli Rajgan in the foothills of Daman-e-Mahaar in Pakistan's Khushab district. The fields that were once yielding red and green tomatoes were impacted within a short span of time, with plants being affected. read more

DS Smith has partnered with the Romanian agricultural cooperative Serele Super to replace approximately ten million plastic packages used for fresh tomatoes with fiber-based, recyclable corrugated cardboard alternatives. DS Smith's design team examined several single-use plastic packages that were previously utilized. read more

Morocco exported nearly 1.6 million tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables in 2025, with tomatoes, early vegetables, and avocados leading the way. However, prices experienced a decline following the inflationary pressures observed in 2022/23. read more

A tomato production partnership between the West Africa Food System Resilience Project (FSRP) and agribusiness firm FarmMate Ltd has successfully completed the first round of harvest, yielding about 240 tons of tomatoes in Ghana's Upper East Region. The harvest is part of dry-season production aimed at addressing. read more

Sunripe Farms, located in the Kigali region of Rwanda, manages 30 hectares of cultivated land, which includes 2 hectares covered by 24 greenhouse units. The company is certified under HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P. standards. Its production consists of cucumbers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, and French beans. read more

Global processed tomato production in 2025 is estimated to be around 40.3 million metric tonnes (mt), a decrease of 12% compared to 45.8 million mt in 2024, according to data released by the World Processing Tomato Council. Despite the decline in production, inventories are still high following a record... read more

Hazera and HM Clause will showcase their newest innovations in tomatoes, watermelons, peppers, and broccoli at Fruit Logistica in Berlin this year. read more

Thanks to Cora Seeds, the varietal innovation that meets the needs of large-scale retail is showcased at Marca on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 19 Stand E/69). The "Malizioso" cherry tomato, Corabell and Rivaldo tomatoes, as well as the MaxiFRESH watermelon range, designed to provide the consumer with... read more