Tomatoes

Labour MP Steve Reed has criticized water companies for sewage spills that have led to the growth of "poop tomatoes" on British beaches. These plants are growing from seeds contained in human waste that has been discharged into waterways. Reed has called for water bosses who oversee illegal sewage dumps to face criminal liability. read more

Continuity in supply chains is key for products like tomatoes or peppers. However, others like watermelon are very seasonal. This is currently more of a cultural obstacle than a practical one. At BASF | Nunhems®, they aim to de-seasonalize the consumption of the so-called 'fruit of...

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Yesterday (Wednesday, May 29th), raids were launched in the ports of Salerno and Bari to defend Made in Italy from the invasion of foreign products. As a protest operation, farmers from Coldiretti boarded rubber boats and approached the ships shouting "No fake in Italy". read more

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds introduces the latest innovation in tomatoes: Doryta is the midi-plum variety that represents the evolution of Piccadilly. The presentation took place during the Open Day in Fondi at the Petrillo Roberto Farm. Less waste even at the point of sale with Doryta tomatoes. read more

Importing tomatoes from Morocco has led to new protests organized by various associations and producer organizations in France, with support from the Spanish sector. The truth is that the European Union's imports of tomatoes from third countries have significantly risen. read more

The vegetables are going through a positive moment. Especially tomatoes are facing ridiculously low prices, but eggplants and zucchinis are not doing any better. The peppers, on the other hand, have not been dragged into the negative trend and are also doing well this year. read more

The general trend observed in many markets worldwide is a decrease in tomato prices. This is primarily attributed to reduced consumer demand alongside increased supply. Even in Italy, a country renowned for its high tomato consumption, demand has remained stagnant. As a result, prices have significantly dropped in recent times. read more

Moroccan tomato producers have recently faced disruptions in France, particularly in Perpignan, with the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture (COMADER) pointing to three French agricultural groups as responsible for these actions. COMADER has stated its willingness to collaborate within the framework of these occurrences. read more

The brand Ilpomodoro, from the company Fogliatista, has attracted great interest not only in Italy but also among foreign operators, as evidenced by the invitation to participate in the Global Tomato Congress 2024 - one of the main worldwide events entirely dedicated to tomatoes. read more

In April, the fruit and vegetable department of the GDO (large-scale retail trade) is still struggling in terms of sales, with vegetables and high-quality ready-to-eat products (IV-V gamma) having the most impact on the overall results. Among the most important categories in the month, there is a clear difficulty with strawberries (affected by unstable weather), while... read more

Naturizia, a brand of the Almeda company, is launching a new range of ready-to-eat salads for modern distribution, called Terra Mia, with the slogan "Wherever you go, excellence you find." There are three varieties available in 150-gram bowls that showcase some PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) products from three regions: Sicily (Tomatoes), read more

In this project, the relationship between plant resilience, microorganisms in the root zone, and plant nutrients is being investigated, as reported by Glastuinbouw Nederland. read more

Locally grown tomatoes, which are popular in the summer, have been available in the Chinese market for over half a month. With the rising temperatures, merchants have recently started actively selling them. However, compared to previous years, merchants are reporting a significant reduction in tomato production volume. read more

Moroccan tomato producers have faced disruptions in France, particularly in Perpignan, with the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture (COMADER) attributing these incidents to three French agricultural groups. COMADER has expressed its willingness to cooperate within the framework of... read more

After implementing a ban on the import of specific fresh produce in January 2022, Botswana is now planning to broaden its range of restricted fruits and vegetables. The initial prohibition included 19 horticultural items like potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, onions, and watermelon, with the goal of supporting local... read more

Pomidory, ogórki, papryka, oliwki, arbuz, kapusta i mandarynki były produktami rolnymi o najwyższej wartości eksportowej w 2022 roku, według danych z bazy danych FAO (Organizacji ds. Żywności i Rolnictwa). W 2022 roku pomidory były drugim najbardziej eksportowanym produktem w kraju. read more

Czy smak ma znaczenie? Jeśli zadasz to pytanie prelegentowi na Globalnym Kongresie Pomidorowym, odpowiedź jest dość przewidywalna. Odpowiedź brzmi "tak", często poprzedzana czymś w rodzaju "od zawsze". Jednak w ostatnich latach smak wydaje się ustępować pierwszeństwa, nawet na corocznej imprezie.

Does taste matter? If you ask this question to a speaker at the Global Tomato Congress, the answer is quite predictable. The answer is 'yes,' often followed by something like 'ever since we started.' However, in recent years, taste seemed to have taken a back seat, even at the annual event. read more

Members of the DeForest FFA hosted a plant sale from the greenhouse at DeForest Area High School, offering a variety of plants such as tomatoes, peppers, flowers, and more. The planting process started weeks ago, and some FFA members, like Damian Hinrichs, have been busy tending to the plants for about an hour each day ever since. read more

Since the beginning of the year, vegetables have never had a brilliant commercial phase, except for bell peppers. Blocked markets and low prices have not boosted sales. The causes are different: from the whims of the weather, to too high volumes, and also the entry of foreign goods. read more

TOVs as well as round tomatoes primarily originated from the Netherlands and Belgium, followed by Spain, with supplies from Morocco no longer playing a significant role according to BLE. The popular cherry tomatoes were mainly sourced from Italy, the Netherlands, and Belgium. read more