Tomatoes

Rocco Reds™: The Chefs Tomato™, the latest launch from Pure Flavor®, is off to a successful start following its first harvest. This new on-the-vine tomato boasts a strikingly bold red color both inside and out, along with a robust "classic tomato" flavor. It was introduced to the market late last year. read more

"The Italian tomato industry is currently facing a severe crisis caused by a drought that has reached critical levels in the southern part of the country," reported Andrea Restuccia, Solanaceae Product Manager at Med Hermes, an Italian seed company with vast experience in tomato production. read more

The cultivation of processing tomatoes must face an important agronomic challenge under the best conditions: ensuring a balanced supply of nutrients, avoiding both excesses and deficiencies. Among the key elements for the optimal growth of plants, nitrogen and read more

Months of drought, followed by sudden violent weather events, have disrupted the production schedules of farms. Science is working to provide new solutions to adapt to climate change and other challenges on a global scale. The EUR 8 million Harnesstom project aims to address these issues, particularly focusing on tomatoes. read more

Mastronardi Produce is gearing up to introduce a flavor explosion with BOMBS® Squad™, the newest addition to the award-winning SUNSET® Bombs® collection of snacking tomatoes on-the-vine. This unique offering allows consumers to enjoy an intense flavor combination of various Bombs. read more

The controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector in the United States is expanding beyond leafy greens and herbs, with increasing interest in crops such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and berries – but there are challenges that need to be addressed, says Suzanne Pruitt, event director. read more

The majority of Thuringian greenhouse area (86%) was once again used for the cultivation of tomatoes. The cultivation area amounted to a total of 28 hectares, which was 1 hectare or 4% higher than the previous year. The harvest quantity was around 11,300 tons, representing an increase of 1,600 tons or 17% compared to 2023. read more

Among the numerous threats looming over tomato crops, bacterial spot stands out as one of the most insidious. Caused by the Xanthomonas vesicatoria bacterium, this disease not only affects tomatoes but also spreads to other crops in the same family. read more

The Pijnacker Innovation Center has a state-of-the-art greenhouse where around 300 varieties of tomatoes are grown, including those with advanced hybrid lighting systems (90 mmol HPS and 120 mmol LED). The greenhouse is designed to be more efficient than a traditional one. read more

The Nijasol special edition cherry tomato snack, developed by Meteorito for Carrefour, introduces a fresh approach to packaging fresh produce. As part of the 'Tomatier' range, this edition is specifically designed for easy lunches and snacks, with packaging that is attractive to both children and adults. read more

Thanks to the cooperation with the retail chain Edeka, selected sales points from Munich to Schleswig will be informed on digital displays. Anyone who puts fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, zucchinis, and eggplants in their shopping cart in February will learn some of the read more

The average price for loose tomatoes increased to 1.664 euros per kilogram last week. The average price for vine tomatoes also saw a slight rise, reaching 1.337 euros. Despite the price hikes at the auctions associated with the Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives, tomato prices are currently below. read more

Every day between 140 and 160 tonnes of bulk vegetables – potatoes, onions, butternut, tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, beetroot, carrot, ginger, and garlic – are packed and repacked at Allways Fresh in Germiston, Johannesburg. The facility is open 24 hours a day to receive the trucks coming in from the. read more

Greenhouse tomatoes are increasingly being mass-produced, often including commodities that do not add value. So, what is the strategy to stay competitive and appealing to sales channels? Gioacchino Russo is a small producer who, over the years, has realized that read more

The iconic London market was featured in episode four of the 19th series, which aired on BBC One last week. Contestants were challenged to compete against each other in a task to transform tomatoes and potatoes into profits at Britain's biggest wholesale marketplace for fruits and vegetables. The ambitious participants, all vying for success, were... read more