Tomatoes

Bananas, long beans, Asian vegetables, passion fruit, a large-scale avocado project in the pipeline, and tomatoes in a demo and test greenhouse. Suriname has it all. Admittedly, commercial cultivation of fruit and vegetables is still in its infancy, but things are changing. A report of a tour read more

It's wonderful that we celebrate the delicacy of small, exquisite flavor bombs – tomatoes with a Brix level over 9, robust vines, and an impressive shelf life. They sparkle like pieces of gold, or like a little angel joyfully spreading sweetness on your tongue. A genuine indulgence, a delight for the. read more

Albert van der Merwe from Sonop Boerdery, a farm in Noordoewer growing tomatoes, butternuts, and table grapes, stated that over a thousand employees have been sent home, and there is a possibility that the final 3,000 tonnes of their tomatoes may need to be destroyed due to South Africa closing its border to Namibian produce. read more

Costa Group has collaborated with Coles and Opal in a major trial to switch the packaging for Perino tomatoes from rPET plastic to recyclable cardboard packaging in Coles' Victorian stores. read more

Rynkiem pomidorowym w Polsce tradycyjnie dominują pomidory różowe, które pozostają najbardziej popularnym i powszechnie spożywanym typem wśród lokalnych konsumentów. Jednak w ostatnich latach, specjalistyczne odmiany i odmiany dziedziczne zaczęły notować stabilny wzrost. "W polskim kontekście można powiedzieć, że różowe read more

In the summer of 2025, Ukraine imported 19,770 tons of tomatoes, which was 20.8% more than the 16,370 tons imported in the summer of 2024. The value of the imported tomatoes was $27.78 million, representing a 25.5% increase from $22.13 million in the previous year. On the other hand, only 88 tons of tomatoes were exported, which is 2.4 times less than the amount exported previously. read more

Sufficient quantities of tomatoes are still available for harvesting from Central European productions. However, with shorter days and lower night temperatures, the harvest tends to decrease or the ripening process in the crops slows down. Nonetheless, the demand is still high. read more

The Pachino IGP Tomato lands in Madrid. The occasion is Fruit Attraction, the major fruit and vegetable trade fair that will take place in Madrid from September 30th to October 2nd and this year focuses on the tomato sector, the true protagonist of the 2025 edition. The Consortium read more

Tanzania's horticulture industry is exploring a promising opportunity as China trials a newly developed type of small tomatoes designed for fresh consumption. This move may allow Tanzanian farmers to embrace the technology, grow the crop, and access China's extensive market. read more

In Vihiga, Kenya, small-scale tomato trader Aisha uses a solar-powered cold room near her market. By paying a weekly fee per crate, she extends the shelf life of her produce from three days to three weeks. "Before the cold room, I would wake up worried that half of my tomatoes would rot before" read more

In the last ten years, the cultivated area for tomatoes in Spain has remained between 43 and 47 thousand hectares, with a production of 4-5 million tons. Two-thirds of the production goes to the industry, while 1.5 million tons are used for the fresh market. Domestic consumption has decreased to 12 kg per capita. read more

Romania's governing coalition has decided to extend the cap on commercial markups for basic products until the end of March 2026. The measure, first introduced in June 2023, limits the markup on 17 food categories to 5%. For fruit and vegetables, the cap applies to bulk tomatoes, onions, read more

Farmers in the Asante Akim North Municipality of Ghana's Ashanti Region have confirmed that government officials have started purchasing tomatoes and onions, following a recent directive by President John Mahama. On September 15, 2025, the president instructed that 1,000 boxes of tomatoes and onions be purchased directly from local farmers to support the agricultural sector. read more