Syngenta launches the first complete range of anti-ToBRFV rootstocks.
At a crucial moment for the Italian tomato supply chain and in an increasingly challenging agricultural context, where virus pressure and climate change are putting the profitability of this

A Japanese agricultural technology startup has started using a robot for harvesting cherry tomatoes in routine production.
Tokuiten Inc., a Japanese agricultural technology company, has announced that its proprietary suction-type cherry tomato harvesting robot has completed the pilot phase and is now in full

Pomodoro from the industry 2026: contracts for the 3 million ton district underway.
The Interprofessional Organization for Industrial Tomato in Northern Italy, which monitored payments related to tomatoes among the operators in the tomato supply chain in Northern Italy during the

British Tomato Fortnight 2026 will be focusing on a tomato snacking campaign.
British Tomato Fortnight will take place from 1st to 14th June 2026, with a focus this year on promoting tomatoes as a snack product. The campaign will showcase the flavor, versatility, health

Comparing Spanish lettuce with vertical farming: CO2 emissions comparison reveals unexpected results.
Vertical farming is currently not suitable for every type of crop. It is unlikely that we will see lemon trees growing in a warehouse in Amsterdam anytime soon, and tomatoes also do not seem ready

Pomodoro, is the emergency situation over? The market is improving, but the challenge remains.
The start of 2026 has been anything but ordinary for tomatoes, the undisputed protagonist of the fruit and vegetable department and a strategic category in terms of consumption, penetration, and

Macfrut, a closing between exotic and innovation: mango, avocado and technologies in the spotlight
Closing day of Macfrut (Thursday, April 23) filled with focus sessions, meetings, and workshops at the Rimini Expo Centre, focusing on the development opportunities for mango and avocado in

Present and future for the Italian beefsteak tomato.
What does the future hold for the Italian fresh tomato supply chain? Not just a simple vegetable, but a symbol of Italian excellence that retailers increasingly use as a calling card for their

Storms, floods and empty greenhouses: how extreme weather is disrupting organic supply in Southern Europe.
W Południowej Europie silne burze i intensywne opady deszczu stawiają presję na dostawy organicznych owoców i warzyw. Według holenderskiego hurtownika produktów rolnych Udea,

Pomodoro production industry, expensive diesel puts a 5 billion euro supply chain at risk
Dear diesel fuel continues to put pressure on Italian vegetable nurseries, just at the crucial moment of production and delivery of tomato plants for the 2026 campaign. Raising the alarm is

Ceny pomidorów w USA rosną z powodu ceł i wyższych kosztów paliwa.
Trade measures, geopolitical developments, and increasing diesel costs are impacting the pricing of fresh produce in the U.S. market. Roma tomatoes are specifically being highlighted as facing

ToBRFV, the challenge lies in genetics: Bayer focuses on multigenic resistance.
The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) continues to be one of the most complex challenges for the tomato industry globally. Since its appearance in major production areas, the virus has

Ukraine is testing a groundbreaking Japanese technology for growing vegetables without soil.
Ukraine's first next-generation greenhouse laboratory has started operating, where cucumbers and tomatoes are being grown using a special nanofilm instead of soil, as reported by EastFruit, citing

The conflict in the Middle East is causing pressure on the prices of fresh produce in the UK.
The prices of fresh food in the United Kingdom may increase due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacting energy markets, freight routes, and input costs throughout the food supply

Researchers have used CRISPR technology to create a tomato that emits a popcorn-like smell.
An international team of researchers has developed a new variety of tomatoes that emit a popcorn-like aroma through the use of CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology. This recent study showcases the

Kilka ciężarówek tureckich pomidorów winogronowych jest codziennie wysyłane do europejskich detalistów. Several trucks of Turkish vine tomatoes are dispatched daily to European retailers.
Enjoy Trade Holland attended this year's Fruit Logistica in Berlin for the first time as an exhibitor. "We look back positively on our participation," says Furkan Karaca. While the Venlo-based

Basf Nunhems' strategies in mechanized harvesting of bell peppers #freshtalks.
The economic sustainability of the horticultural supply chain today inevitably hinges on the ability to meet a structural challenge: the shortage of labor. In the industrial tomato segment, the

AI quality control is becoming more popular in the Netherlands for packaging tomatoes.
Tomato growers in the Netherlands produce 80-100 kg of large vine tomatoes per square meter. After harvesting, an intensive packaging and quality control process takes place. At Schenkeveld, this

The UK supports precision breeding for tomatoes with a funding of US$1.4 million.
The John Innes Centre and its academic and industry partners have secured UK government funding to advance precision breeding projects focused on fruit and vegetable production, following approval

Wim Peters Nurseries is notable for its unique tomato blend.
Dutch tomato grower Wim Peters Kwekerijen is present at Fruit Logistica in Berlin in two separate locations. Apart from having its own stand in the usual spot in Hall 1.2, the company is also

Cora Seeds brings variety innovation to the retail sector.
Cora Seeds will be present at Marca, scheduled on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 1G Stand E/6G). The Italian seed company will showcase several new products, including the "Malizioso"

Hazera and HM Clause introduce new agricultural products and advancements.
Hazera and HM Clause will showcase their newest innovations in tomatoes, watermelons, peppers, and broccoli at Fruit Logistica in Berlin this year.More. Go to the article

Cora Seeds Brand: varietal innovation for the retail sector
Thanks to Cora Seeds, the varietal innovation that meets the needs of large-scale retail is showcased at Marca on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 19 Stand E/69). The "Malizioso" cherry

A new technology has been developed to guarantee the minimum weight of organic, coppery tomatoes.
Recently, Bulltec Srl supplied Apofruit Donnalucata with an advanced processing line designed to package organic, coppery cherry tomatoes in trays with a guaranteed minimum weight. The line was

Innovation in greenhouse tomato defense: Op Moncada presents research results.
Tomorrow at the former Church-Auditorium of Santa Teresa in Ragusa Ibla, the results of the applied research project promoted by OP Moncada will be presented. The project is dedicated to