Tomatoes

The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters in Morocco has rejected a "disinformation campaign" by European media outlets targeting Moroccan tomatoes. In a statement, the association emphasized that Moroccan produce still complies with rigorous inspection standards and... read more

The greenhouse vegetable market in Ukraine is expected to face another challenging winter due to unstable electricity supply and rising energy costs. According to Oleksandr Khorev, an agricultural market analyst, domestic production of tomatoes, cucumbers, leafy greens, and cabbage could drop significantly. read more

The United States' decision to reimpose a 17% antidumping duty on Mexican tomatoes has created new uncertainty for the country's exporters. For decades, Mexico has supplied most of the fresh tomatoes consumed in the U.S. market, maintaining an integrated supply chain that supports thousands of jobs. read more

Analysts from the EastFruit project report that a limited supply of greenhouse tomatoes on the Ukrainian market is enabling local producers to raise prices for this product. It is worth noting that tomato prices in Ukraine have been increasing for the third consecutive week. read more

A prolonged outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona has affected more than 400 people in 17 countries since early 2023, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Between January 2023 and September 2025, 437 confirmed infections were reported. Italy and Germany each have recorded a significant number of cases. read more

Robbert Biemans, the business development manager for high-tech tomatoes at Hazera Seeds in the Netherlands, believes that real tomato innovation begins by involving every participant in the supply chain - and that now, more than ever, includes retailers. read more

Before the Fruitnet Tomato Congress, which will be held on 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, Fresh Focus Tomato interviewed Hicham Abba, the head of marketing and area manager for the Americas, Western Europe, Africa, and the Middle East at Yuksel. He mentioned that the tomato industry is dynamic but challenging. read more

The campaign for harvesting and processing of industrial tomatoes in the Northern Italy basin for the year 2025 has been completed, with the last delivery to the plant on October 11th. The quality and record quantity of tomatoes delivered were excellent. The negotiations between... read more

French type cucumbers are sold for 0.60 to 0.50 Euro per kilogram, short black cucumbers for 0.90 to 0.70 Euro per kilogram, and snake cucumbers on average for 1 Euro per kilogram. The plants in the greenhouses are in full development and quickly entering production. read more

In a highly competitive industry like the fruit and vegetable sector, some companies are choosing to diversify their products to stand out from the competition. This trend is driving the introduction of innovative vegetables, like Adora tomatoes, which are currently only cultivated by three companies. read more

Belgian exporter Demargro recently made a significant achievement. The company, established in 1975 and rebranded as Demargro in 1994, has become a recognized entity in the industry. Over the years, Demargro has primarily concentrated on trading five key products: pears, leeks, tomatoes, strawberries, and cauliflower, targeting various markets. read more