Tomatoes

Forget the idea of tomatoes as a simple side dish: research is completely transforming it. As reported by FreshFruitPortal, the University of Florida has developed a variety of tomato capable of meeting the daily vitamin A requirement with just one serving. read more

This week, the Ukrainian market has started to face a shortage of greenhouse tomatoes, enabling importers to raise prices slightly for the limited supply of vegetables, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. Experts attribute this price increase to a decrease in the read more

In week 10, the fruit and vegetable sector Lcc returns to growth in volume, while the value maintains a positive trend, supported by the increase in the average mix price. On the channel front, only discount and online channels show a decline. The focus of the week is on tomatoes, the protagonists of the department. read more

At the Catanzaro Agri-Food Center, Palmino Rotundo, a wholesaler for Multierre, provides an update on the situation of the fruit and vegetable market in these weeks of instability. With prices slightly increasing and consumer demand remaining cautious, Rotundo emphasizes how the perception of the market has read more

Francisco Clouthier from Maui Fresh International LLC reported that a combination of extreme weather events in Mexico and Florida has led to a scarcity of bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes. He mentioned, "It's especially severe for peppers and cucumbers." Around 80 percent of Roma tomato production is also affected by the situation. read more

The Dutch manufacturer Holland Green Machine, which regularly participates in the HortiContact trade show in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, introduced three upgraded spraying robots at the event. Each robot is designed to meet specific requirements in greenhouse crop protection. The first one is a robot specifically developed for tomatoes. read more

The greenhouse sector in Kazakhstan is undergoing a transition from growing tomatoes to cucumbers, in response to evolving market demand and export trends. In 2025, the greenhouse acreage dedicated to tomatoes decreased by 5.8%, while the area used for cultivating cucumbers increased by 11.6%. This shift has had a significant impact on the total output. read more

The tomato season in the Republic of North Macedonia starts from mid to late May when all the basic, plastic-made greenhouses and the first open-field farms begin harvesting. Until then, only products from heated greenhouses will be available. Tomatoes from heated greenhouses are the ones that are available before the open-field farms start harvesting. read more

Morocco has implemented a regulation concerning financial assistance for the export of fresh tomatoes through a collaborative decision published in the Official Bulletin. This framework establishes the amount and terms of government support designed to boost exports to markets beyond the European Union and the United Kingdom. read more

The prices of fresh food in the United Kingdom may increase due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacting energy markets, freight routes, and input costs throughout the food supply chain. Imported fruits and vegetables such as grapes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers may be particularly affected. read more