Modern organic greenhouses are long-term and costly investments.
With the first cucumber harvest in March and the first tomatoes in April, the main season for German organic greenhouse-grown fruit vegetables is now underway. Retailers can now increasingly

"Po raz pierwszy uprawiamy teraz pomidory befsztek dla wybranych sklepów spożywczych" "We are now growing beefsteak tomatoes for the first time for select grocery stores."
In the Bong family's greenhouse in Bergheim, Rhineland, this year's harvest is now gradually picking up steam. Cucumbers are already being harvested, and the first regional tomatoes are expected

"Modern organic greenhouses are long-term and costly investments."
With the first cucumber harvest in March and the first tomatoes in April, the main season for German organic greenhouse-grown fruit vegetables is now underway. Retailers can now increasingly

European tomato prices experienced a significant increase in March.
The prices of tomatoes in Europe reached unusually high levels in March, as reported by the European Commission's tomato dashboard. The average price reached €2.85 per kilogram, which is nearly

The tomato regains momentum: more exports, higher value, and consumption on the rise again.
In the span of five years, Italian tomatoes have gained almost 100 million euros in exports, surpassed 220 million in sales abroad, and brought the trade balance into a surplus of around 50

"Tureckie pomidory mają silną pozycję na międzynarodowych rynkach" "Turkish tomatoes have a strong position in international markets."
The tomato is a prominent supplier of all kinds of tomato products, says Emel Esin Keskin, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter Esin Tarim: "As is known in the sector, Turkey is one of the

Moroccan tomato growers are being encouraged to assist in alleviating the domestic supply crisis.
The pressure on the production of tomatoes in Morocco, which has been facing various challenges in the past month, has resulted in a significant shortage of round tomatoes in the local market. As

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,

Growing Tomatoes and Cacti in a Four-Season Climate like Colorado
A diversified greenhouse development in Colorado, created by Harnois Greenhouses, combines a 1-hectare Luminosa gutter-connected greenhouse for tomato production with two 42-foot Ovaltech IV

Latvia is considering importing tomatoes from Azerbaijan.
Latvia is considering importing tomatoes from Azerbaijan as part of efforts to expand agricultural trade. Latvian Agriculture Minister Armands Krauze brought up the topic during the 9th meeting of

Morocco has stopped exporting tomatoes in order to reduce domestic prices.
Morocco has stopped exporting tomatoes to European and African markets due to a rise in domestic prices to nearly 15 dirhams per kilogram (US$1.50 per kg), as reported by a trade source to

Tomato prices are still above €2 per kilo.
Slightly fewer tomatoes were supplied at the auctions of the Federation of Belgian Horticultural Cooperatives (VBT) last week. Prices are higher than a year ago. The average kilogram price for

Another increase in greenhouse tomato prices has been reported in Ukraine.
Analysts at the EastFruit project have reported that prices for greenhouse tomatoes in Ukraine have continued to increase this week. The main reason for this price surge is the limited supply of

Market Intelligence Report: Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Sector (Morocco, Egypt, Turkey) – April 2026
1. Regional Executive Context As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains

Market Intelligence Report: Spanish Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Sector (April 2026)
1. Strategic Overview of the Spanish Horticultural Landscape As we navigate the transition into the second quarter of 2026, Spain’s designation as the "orchard of Europe"

Ghanaian farm is planning to expand its tomato supply by 3,000 tons.
As part of efforts to support tomato supply and prevent shortages, Maphlix Farms in Dawhenya, located in the Greater Accra Region, plans to release 3,000 tons of tomatoes onto the market by the

Incandescent Easter return: wholesale tomatoes over 5 €/kg and melons at 3.50 €/kg.
Easter seems to have acted as a turning point in the wholesale fruit and vegetable markets, which are returning to activity. During one of IFN's usual inspections, this time at the Maas in

The demand for coir substrate is increasing as India's protected cultivation area expands.
Demand for coir substrates in India has been growing at an estimated 15-20% per year over recent seasons, fueled by the rapid rise of polyhouse and hydroponic vegetable production, says Akshay AG

New tomato facility in Al Ain designed to grow 150,000 kg tomatoes annually
A newly commissioned tomato facility in Al Ain demonstrates the UAE's continued embrace of controlled-environment agriculture. Developed by UNS Vertical Farms, a part of the Speedex Group, the

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

Countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are implementing temporary duty-free imports for selected vegetables.
The Eurasian Economic Commission has approved a temporary exemption from import customs duties on selected vegetables during the off-season. The measure applies to products intended for retail

Despite a slight slowdown in production, Italy remains among the major global players in the industrial sector.
On the afternoon of Friday, March 27th, negotiations between growers and processing industry concluded to determine the price of industrial tomatoes in Northern Italy for the 2026/27 campaign. The

Mastronardi is promoting snack-sized tomatoes and cucumbers at the CPMA.
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Tomato industry, vintage on the rise in Northern Italy: late agreement and lower prices.
A difficult year for processing tomatoes in the northern district, not only due to a delayed framework agreement but mainly because the price is much lower than last year despite increased

Italy is the top exporter of tomato preserves and ranks second in production.
The World Processed Tomato Council (WPTC) estimates global production of processed tomatoes to be around 40.4 million tonnes in 2025, which is a decrease of 12% compared to the previous year. This