Tomatoes

The first week of 2024 at the VBT auctions was characterized by rising cucumber prices and slightly declining tomato prices. Most lettuce prices also experienced a slight dip. read more

In December 2023, Belarus witnessed a significant spike in food prices, as reported by the National Statistical Committee. Fresh cucumbers led the pack with a staggering 28.90% increase compared to the previous month. Other notable hikes included white cabbage (+22.58%), grapes (+18.32%), sweet
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Among the vegetables that have been rewarded by the market are first and foremost tomatoes - with prices even touching EUR 4 per kilogramme - and courgettes (from EUR 2.50 to EUR 4 per kilogramme). The performance of peppers is also good, while the price of aubergines is within the normal range; read more

Dutch shipping operator WEC Lines is launching a new freight service that will connect Agadir in Morocco with the Port of Liverpool. The new route is designed for importers of fresh produce from North Africa, especially as Morocco has surpassed Spain as one of the UK's largest suppliers of tomatoes. read more

Cherry tomatoes predominantly came from Italy and the Netherlands, while beef tomatoes were mainly from Spain and Turkey. Round tomatoes were primarily from Turkey, Spain, and Morocco, while vine tomatoes from Spain and Turkey topped the market. Overall, quite a diverse range of products was
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The temperate climate favours the expansion of greenhouses, as there is no risk of frost as in other regions. In addition, the tomatoes grown there are known to be a sought-after export product. Recently, according to the Syrian media organisation Enab Baladi, the
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Harvest House has once again been certified Climate-Neutral. "We can, thus, deliver our tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers with a climate label," says Jelle Posthuma, Environmental Specialist at this Dutch cooperative. read more

At present, tomatoes, citrus fruits and pomegranates are predominantly imported from Turkey. "We switched from Satsumas to W.Murcott shortly before the turn of the year. Overall, there was a seamless transition and sufficient volumes have been consistently available. The quality of the citrus
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Tomato exports from Turkey in 2023 surged by 42.8% compared to the year earlier, reaching $538.7 million (TL 16 billion), according to the data compiled by Anadolu Agency. The nation exported tomatoes worth some $377.19 million in 2022 to 54 countries. With an annual surge of 42.8%, the exports
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Greenhouse vegetables continue to trade at rather high prices at Almeria auctions due to strong demand. In the case of tomatoes, the production is notably lower than usual at this time due to delays in the planting, but it is expected to increase by the end of January, FreshPlaza informs. read more

Almeria's vegetable prices ended in 2023 following the same growing trend that has been recorded since the end of November. Tomato prices experienced a small drop because, according to Julián Rodríguez García, a farmer from La Cañada, there wasn't enough transport available to get the
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Greenhouse vegetables continue to trade at rather high prices at Almeria auctions due to strong demand. In the case of tomatoes, the production is notably lower than usual at this time due to delays in the planting, but it is expected to increase by the end of January. read more

In January-October of the previous year, Azerbaijan increased its tomato purchases from Turkey by 419 times. According to data from the State Statistical Committee, Azerbaijan imported 117.36 tons of tomatoes from Turkey, amounting to 66,440 US dollars in 10 months. Compared to the same period
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"We have just shipped loads to Greece and Dubai, to major retail chains. We are also represented in some Italian retail chains. We are satisfied with the feedback we have received so far", says Camilla Bulgarelli, Sipo sales manager, taking stock of the innovative line of colored Datterino
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In the first week of 2024, prices for Dutch vine tomatoes on the Veilingen in the Benelux region are significantly higher than in previous years. Supply in Spain is also lower than expected. Brisk demand across Europe is supporting the firm price trend on the Spanish market.
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Tomatoes produced in Chandina, Barura, Daudkandi, Homna, Burichang, and Debidwar are being sold in one of the country's vegetable markets in the Dhaka-Chittagong highway at Nimsar Bazar. Besides, tomatoes produced in Panchthubi, Amratali, Jagannathpur, Durgapur Union of Cumilla Sadar and various
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A coalition of U.S. tomato farmers and distributors is pushing to eliminate a cross-border agreement they say has failed to stop Mexican producers from gutting their business. They also want to replace the trade pact with a stiff tariff. read more

Tomatoes are still the most important product in terms of annual sales. At 50.6 million euros, they accounted for around a quarter of Veiling's total turnover in 2023. Leeks are in second place and chicory displaced strawberries from third place at the very end of the year. On the
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How to obtain table tomatoes with high nutritional value, i.e. enriched in iodine, an essential element for human health. The international scientific journal Scientia Horticulturae published the results of a study conducted by the Research Group in Horticulture
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Recently, the FAO updated their numbers on tomato production, and as you might have guessed, in terms of yield, China is the world's biggest producer of tomatoes, followed by India. Third in line is Turkey. This includes both open field and protected cultivation and production for the fresh and
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