Tomatoes
"Currently, we are offering tomatoes from the Netherlands. The quality is outstanding, the goods are shiny, tasty, firm, and juicy, making them ideal for our customers. These are exclusively greenhouse-grown," says Murat Günes from Westfalen Frischdienst Ltd. "When the tomatoes from the
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Organic greenhouse production of tomatoes, celery, artichokes, and zucchini in Sardinia
2024-01-22 00:00
"We have been working with the cooperative S'Atra Sardigna (Italian: the other Sardinia) for around 30 years. We are no longer just buyers, but we're now also involved with our own greenhouse. For several years, there have been fixed agreements regarding cultivation with the local producers,
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Skyrocketing tomato prices in the UK reach 50-year high
2024-01-22 00:00
Tomato prices have escalated sharply in recent years and are projected to surge further. This is concurrent with inflation ticking up to 4%, contrary to predictions of a downtrend. According FreshPlaza, unlike other commodities where price hikes are decelerating, tomatoes are forecasted to get
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"Worldwide, we observe a shift towards indoor cultivation in leafy greens. Driven by supply security, reduced water and fertilizer usage, and, of course, the desire for maximum yield per square meter. Leafy greens are logically following the trend set by well-known crops such as tomatoes,
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Consumers confused about tomatoes: Gandini clarifies ideas
2024-01-22 00:00
The tomato chain will have a good memory of 2023; in fact, despite the adverse weather and agronomic conditions, the season went very well with steady sales and important quotations;
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Photo Report: Sival 2024, Angers, France
2024-01-22 00:00
Tomatoes, apples, greenhouses, energy solutions, and approximately every 3 meters, some bottles of wine. This was the Sival 2024 in a couple of words. The trade show closed its doors last night. After 3 days of visits, conferences, competitions, and other events, it's now time for the
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How tomatoes provide health benefits
2024-01-19 00:00
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and The Ohio State University (OSU) have been working to investigate how tomatoes may be imparting health benefits in a recently published study.
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Although Ukrainian farmers harvested nearly 29 million tons of vegetables in 2023, Ukraine continues to import significant quantities of basic vegetables, including tomatoes, onions, carrots, beets, and cabbage.
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Skyrocketing tomato prices in the UK reach 50-year high
2024-01-19 00:00
Tomato prices have escalated sharply in recent years and are projected to surge further. This is concurrent with inflation ticking up to 4%, contrary to predictions of a downtrend. Unlike other commodities where price hikes are decelerating, tomatoes are forecasted to get pricier.
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CMR GROUP sponsors campaign
2024-01-18 08:25
CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security.
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Russia intercepts Chinese tomato shipment carrying quarantine pest
2024-01-18 00:00
On January 8, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance specialists in Russia's Trans-Baikal region identified a quarantine pest in a 5-ton shipment of fresh tomatoes imported from China. The culprit was the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), a significant threat
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Snack tomato concept introduced on Blue Monday
2024-01-18 00:00
The growers at Looye introduce the newest member of the Looye family: Looye To Go tomatoes. A snack tomato concept to enjoy fresh, sweet tomatoes on the go in a convenient, resealable cardboard takeaway packaging. Handpicked for flavor by the Looye team.
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Ghana's retail tomato prices remain high despite wholesale drop
2024-01-18 00:00
Despite a significant decrease in wholesale prices for tomatoes in Ghana, retail prices remain high. From Q2 to Q3 2023, the cost of a box of imported tomatoes fell by 43% from GH¢3,000 to 1,700, while locally produced tomatoes saw a 47% drop from GH¢1,500 to 800. However, consumers in Accra
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"While some territories do not produce enough even at local level, others feed tables all over Europe and beyond." This is how Giuseppe Morreale, a Sicilian trader who owns Naturé, faces his days. The company operates mostly in central and eastern Europe and beyond, where it mainly exports
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"Market for Spanish tomatoes falls short of expectations"
2024-01-18 00:00
The sales of Spanish produce, and especially tomatoes, are falling short of expectations. "Usually, we see prices rise across the board in January, but that's not the case now," says Luis Ramos from MG Fruit.
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Perfection Fresh partners with Sesame Street and ’A better choice!’ for back to school promotion
2024-01-17 04:00
Iconic characters from children’s TV show Sesame Street will feature in a new back to school campaign from Perfection Fresh in collaboration with ’A better choice!’.
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Greenhouse business expansion of Turkmenistan continues: tomatoes are now exported to Uzbekistan!
2024-01-17 00:00
EastFruit experts have repeatedly drawn attention to the rapid expansion of the greenhouse business in Turkmenistan, where the main emphasis is on growing greenhouse tomatoes thanks to access to cheap natural gas. In particular, we wrote about the prospect of doubling the area under greenhouse
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Tomatoes are by far the most consumed vegetable in Germany
2024-01-16 00:00
Conscious eating is trendy, and not just in the context of Veganuary. The consumption of fresh and processed vegetables in Germany has once again gone up last year - to a total of 109 kg per capita. Tomatoes have once again secured their spot as the most popular vegetable in Germany.
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Moroccan tomatoes recovering after record heat
2024-01-16 00:00
The impact of last summer’s heatwave in Morocco may still be felt by European consumers as the year progresses due to its impact on crops including tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. Many plants were unable to withstand the intense heat, especially in the important fruit and vegetable growing
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Moroccan tomatoes recovering after record heat
2024-01-15 16:00
The impact of last summer’s heatwave in Morocco may still be felt by European consumers as the year progresses due to its impact on crops including tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. Many plants were unable to withstand the intense heat, especially in the important fruit and vegetable growing
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