WPTC gives mixed updates regarding the upcoming tomato harvest in Northern Hemisphere
The most recent World Processing Tomato Council (WPTC) recently released its crop update. Tomato production and conditions in the northern hemisphere show a mix of updates and concerns across

Navigante F1, the oblongs champion
In the panorama of oblong tomatoes for green and red harvesting, Navigante F1 from Kws Vegetablesrecaptures a leading role thanks to its special features: as the growers also testify, it is an

Rijk Zwaan intensifies courgette innovation
Rijk Zwaan is working on enhancing its courgette portfolio, including increasing the options for growers when it comes to Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus. The vegetable seed specialist, which

Mexico’s tomato crop to remain stable in 2023
Assuming normal growing conditions for open-field and shade house cultivation, as well continued greenhouse technology use, Mexico’s 2023 fresh tomato crop is estimated at 3.87m tons, a marginal

ChatGpt goes robot, here's the one picking tomatoes
It had to happen sooner or later. ChatGpt, the artificial intelligence much talked about in our social feeds and TV lounges, has given birth to its first robot, and not by chance it is an arm

Mexico’s 2023 fresh tomato production forecast at 3.87 million metric tons
Assuming normal growing conditions for open-field and shade house cultivation, as well continued greenhouse technology use, the USDA forecasts Mexico’s 2023 fresh tomato production at 3.87

"Great potential for LNG and hydrogen trucks"
Consumption of overseas items, such as bananas, traditionally declines somewhat in the summer. "From February to May, we are usually at full capacity in this area, as a lot of fruit is consumed

SanLucar relies on collaboration with Hispatec to promote sustainable cultivation
The company SanLucar has chosen Hispatec Agrointeligencia as its technology partner to support it in the digital transformation of its agricultural activities. The company currently has its own

SanLucar goes digital with Hispatec
SanLucar has chosen Hispatec Agrointeligencia as its technology partner to carry out the digital transformation of its agricultural operations. The multinational currently has its own production

Agripeppe, the dance begins with the tomato range
AgriPeppe, a fruit and vegetable cooperative from Fondi, starts the tomato season with a wide offer and a range structured to satisfy the entire supply chain. "We are satisfied with the quality of

"No more business as usual in the tomato industry"
Are you packing your tomatoes in black or white? According to research presented at the Global Tomato Conference, the contrast of the black packaging could increase sales. The event, which took

Fedemco presents new sustainability seal at Global Tomato Congress
The Spanish federation of wooden lightweight packaging (Fedemco) presented its new sustainability seal at this week’s Global Tomato Congress in Rotterdam. The label is designed to facilitate

Tomato, CSC Lazio working to make it sustainable
Modern consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental sustainability of fruit and vegetables, so much so that it is an important discriminating factor (the so-called purchase driver) when

Major challenges ahead for tomato business
Tomato suppliers across Europe face major challenges to their long-term sustainability from continued cost inflation, climate change, and new EU policies designed to protect the environment. That

Global Tomato Congress: ToBRFV - already a lot done, but still a lot to do
Rotterdam was all about tomatoes on 16 May as Fruitnet hosted the Global Tomato Congress at the World Trade Center. The presentations were as colourful as the assortment: from crisis management to

Innovation breeds success for Semillas Fitó
One of the biggest breakthroughs in tomato breeding this decade has been the ability to develop varieties that are resistant to ToBRFV,a highly destructive virus that was first discovered in

"Energy prices, virus pressure have changed tomato cultivation"
"Energy prices and preventative measures for viruses have changed tomato cultivation," begins Tom Verdonck of Tomeco. "It's become quite tricky to guarantee stable delivery." Tomeco is a

San Marzano tomatoes, a virtuous example of supply chain integration
Territory, traditions, healthiness and quality. These are the main features that the Consorzio di tutela del Pomodoro San Marzano dell'agro sarnese-nocerino DOP highlighted at TUTTOFOOD in Milan.

Cora seeds brings ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes to Macfrut
Cora Seeds chooses Macfrut 2023 (Hall D4 - Stand 005) to present its commitment in the tomato field and brings two important novelties to the fair: the new range of ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes and

Tomato Masters finds synergies with fish farm
East Flanders producer Tomato Masters from Deinze has announced that it is taking advantage of synergies with neighbouring fish farm Aqua4C to ensure no water is wasted. “Water is the blue gold

"It is expected that in July this year, the snack tomato market will experience explosive growth"
"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." Ganan Agricultural

Farmers in Turkey’s earthquake-hit region receive 11.5 million seedlings
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

A new machine for cutting cherry tomatoes in halves and quarters
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,

Caña Nature presents its new special formats at the Gourmets Show
The latest edition of the Salón Gourmets, one of the most important food fairs in Spain, was the setting chosen by Caña Nature, a company specialising in the preparation of gazpacho, guacamole,

Pachino tomatoes paint Macfrut red
On Wednesday 3 May, the Consorzio Tutela della IGP Pomodoro di Pachino (Consortium for the Protection of PGI Pachino Tomato) will land at Macfrut in Rimini with a large stand, where moments of