The unfair competition of Moroccan tomatoes, whose exports to the European market have grown by 42% in the last decade, and by 221% to the Spanish market, driving the reduction of production in the EU and continuous price crises, was one of the main topics addressed in the... read more

The agreement has been signed between the Consortium for the Protection of PGI Pachino Tomatoes and the research team led by Prof. Roberto Della Casa, who will be tasked with developing a coordinated supply chain development project to generate more value for production and consumption. read more

SanLucar has once again partnered with the Italian cheese brand Galbani for a collaborative promotion in Germany. The "Bring the sun to your plate" campaign, which coincides with the picnic season, will feature a diverse range of SanLucar tomatoes being promoted alongside Galbani mozzarella in German retail stores. read more

"Bring the sun to your plate" - with this promising claim, SanLucar, the brand for fruit and vegetables, and Galbani, known for their cheese, are launching a joint promotion in the German retail. Just in time for the picnic season, SanLucar places its wide variety of tomatoes and the Galbani cheese. read more

Key figures in the Spanish tomato industry gathered in Almería last week to address the present and future challenges of the sector at Rijk Zwaan's inaugural Tomeet Congress. read more

Emel Esin Keskin, the owner of the Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim, stated that there is a significant opportunity for Turkish tomato exporters as European production has slowed down this season. She mentioned that tomato production in the EU is declining due to increasing energy costs and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. read more

The main trends and talking points in the UK tomato sector at the moment include:

1. Sustainable farming practices: There is a growing emphasis on sustainable farming methods, such as using renewable energy sources and reducing water usage in tomato production.

2. Brexit implications: The UK's exit from the EU has impacted the tomato sector, particularly in terms of trade agreements and access to labor for harvesting.

3. Demand for locally grown produce: Consumers are increasingly interested in buying locally grown tomatoes, leading to a rise in demand for UK-grown products.

4. Innovation in greenhouse technology: Advances in greenhouse technology are enabling year-round tomato production in the UK, meeting the demand for fresh tomatoes even in the off-season.

5. Food safety and traceability: There is a focus on ensuring the safety and traceability of tomatoes, with consumers becoming more conscious of where their food comes from.

6. Varied tomato varieties: The UK tomato sector is seeing an increase in the popularity of heirloom and specialty tomato varieties, catering to diverse consumer preferences.

These trends and talking points are shaping the current landscape of the tomato sector in the UK. read more

With the video mini-series titled "Pomodoro Industry Focus: BASF Innovation for an Excellent Supply Chain," BASF presents its integrated offering for industrial tomatoes, one of the most important horticultural crops in Italy. A complete range of products and services for read more

"We are a small company and have been commercially breeding vegetable seeds for about six years now," says Jacob Van Den Bosch of Van Den Bosch Seeds in British Columbia, Canada. The company, owned by father and son, sees itself as a small player in the vegetable seed industry, with a high level of specialization. read more

Recent market analysis by EastFruit indicates a notable uptick in the cost of imported tomatoes in Ukraine this week. The primary driver behind this surge is a discernible shortfall in tomato availability. Compounding this issue is the escalation of prices in Turkey, the chief exporter, which
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Recent market analysis by EastFruit indicates a notable uptick in the cost of imported tomatoes in Ukraine this week. The primary driver behind this surge is a discernible shortfall in tomato availability. Compounding this issue is the escalation of prices in Turkey, the chief exporter, which
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Do you, as a fresh produce company, want to market an exclusive product? Then, you must pay extra attention to its presentation, starting with the packaging. Dutch cooperative Harvest House's Amorena tomatoes - "one bite and you immediately fall in love," say its growers - fit that bill. Their
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Do you, as a fresh produce company, want to market an exclusive product? Then, you must pay extra attention to its presentation, starting with the packaging. Dutch cooperative Harvest House's Amorena tomatoes - "one bite and you immediately fall in love," say its growers - fit that bill. Their
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Lithuanian vegetable farmers claim that Russian-grown cucumbers and tomatoes are entering Lithuania through Belarus and Poland with falsified origin documents. The country’s agriculture vice minister says EU restrictions could solve the problem. read more

Recent market analysis by EastFruitindicates a notable uptick in the cost of imported tomatoes in Ukraine this week. The primary driver behind this surge is a discernible shortfall in tomato availability. Compounding this issue is the escalation of prices in Turkey, the chief exporter, which has
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Where is Syngenta’s current focus when it comes to the tomato category? read more

"To maintain the high standards of our production, we are always looking for new types of vegetables with superior organoleptic qualities," explains Vittorio Gona, president of OP Alba Bio. "In order to remain competitive on the market, we have introduced three new tomato types: the first is a
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There is a slight gap in imported organic Mexican heirloom tomatoes. "The gap will be until about April 15 from our growers," says Ashley Berlinger, business development manager/sales representative for Creekside Organics, Inc., noting that Creekside Organics had regular supply until this week
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For Belgium company Rotom, the start of the busiest period of the year is gradually coming around. As larger volumes of Dutch and Belgian tomatoes from unlit cultivation increasingly find their way to the market, it also marks the peak period for the company specializing in tomato cultivation.
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Plant biologists at University of California, Davis have identified a promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases. They found that the chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal
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