Tomatoes

After huge peaks in February, Dutch tomato prices were expected to fall in March. That drop was even harder than 'normal,' but the Netherlands still recorded the highest tomato price of the major EU tomato countries. That is according to the European Commission's tomato dashboard. read more

EastFruit has recently written about the start of a downward trend in wholesale prices for fresh tomatoes in Uzbekistan. Over the past week, fresh tomato prices have continued to decline, with the average wholesale price of red round tomatoes down 14% and rose tomatoes down 23%. read more

What everyone expected in September materialized somewhat in the winter, and in Spain, Kees Havenaar of Frutas Luna reflects on the winter fruit-vegetable season. "It didn't happen because the high gas price forced the Netherlands to finish so early. Far more because Spain had rain and cold
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Farmers have been handed 11.5 million seedlings in the quake-hit Şahinbey district of Gaziantep province in southern Turkey. According to Daily Sabah, the move is part of a project to promote sustainability in agriculture. The plants, including tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, melons,
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Morrisons have limited the sale of peppers to two per customer, as unseasonably cold weather seems to be limiting supply. A number of fruit and vegetable items have been in short supply so far this year, including tomatoes, which was also partly put down to poor weather in Spain and Morocco. read more

"After several years of small-scale planting, snack tomatoes began to develop on a large scale in 2019. By this year, its planting area in China had exceeded 1,333 hectares." read more

EastFruit has recently written about the start of a downward trend in wholesale prices for fresh tomatoes in Uzbekistan. Over the past week, fresh tomato prices have continued to decline, with the average wholesale price of red round tomatoes down 14% and rose tomatoes down 23%. read more

This week, Reichenau-Gemüse eG started the season for products such as eggplants, peppers, and cocktail tomatoes, which are now also in the assortment of the company Früchte Bressan from Eggingen. "We obtain our products mainly from the vegetable island of Reichenau. We started with the
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The Belgian soil-grown chicory season is gradually nearing its end. With the asparagus season starting and summer approaching, consumers will increasingly be leaning toward products like tomatoes and asparagus. "The end is in sight. Many growers have already stopped the soil-grown whites. We
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Mastronardi Produce has revealed its latest product launch with the addition of Umami The Fifth Taste® to its award-winning line of snacking tomatoes on the vine. This addition brings a whole new flavor profile to the Bombs® selection with a sweet and savory taste that complements its current
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"The season seems exceptional, with good prices for tomatoes, above average, and we should be glad about it, but unfortunately, things are not exactly like they are. The high prices, in fact, are due to a shortage of products. The causes are due to a number of contributing factors, including the
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Researchers at Hebrew University, Israel have succeeded in developing tomato varieties capable of producing a high yield even in extreme drought conditions. The study was published in the journal PNAS. read more

The Agricultural and Fisheries Information Service of the Junta de Andalucía has made a new update on the status of Almeria's greenhouse crops, corresponding to the week of April 10 to 16, 2023. read more

As the warm season approaches, so does its main vegetable, namely the cherry tomato. It proves, therefore, that there is a need to cope with the different demands and needs of the fresh-cut, processed, frozen, and dehydrated tomato companies.  read more

Tomatoes are the main export category for Morocco, and the country has been steadily increasing the volume of tomato exports for several years, EastFruit reports. read more

On Wednesday 3 May, the Consorzio Tutela della IGP Pomodoro di Pachino will land at Macfrut in Rimini with a large stand, where moments of reflection on tomato-related issues will alternate with moments of entertainment with tomato-themed cooking shows. read more

Vegetable prices in Azerbaijan, including tomatoes, onions, and potatoes, have risen sharply recently. Farmers attribute the price increase to the sharp rise in the cost of fertilizers and nitrates due to the war between Russia and Ukraine. However, in addition to this, there is an artificial
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While amateur gardeners wait for warmer temperatures to plant tomatoes in their gardens, Rhineland tomato growers are already harvesting. This is pointed out by the Provinzialverband Rheinischer Obst- und Gemüsebauer. Even though the harvest in the Rhineland is in most greenhouses in
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One is quick to talk about goodness, taste and flavour; everyone has their own opinions and beliefs but, according to insiders, the flavour of the new tomato varieties has certainly improved compared to those of the past, partly because - apart from genetics - techniques have improved
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Tomatoes are the main export category for Morocco, and the country has been steadily increasing the volume of tomato exports for several years, EastFruit reports. read more