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

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

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

"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

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

"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

"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,

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

Farmers in southern Turkey set to 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. This is part of a project to promote sustainability in agriculture.

"The small tomato market is in a high-speed growth stage"
"In recent years, the domestic market of small tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes) in China has exploded. The production areas are actively deploying and expanding rapidly, and the market side has a

Cluster tomatoes, Sorma's new weigher
Sorma Group will not miss this year's Macfrut, the international exhibition dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector, taking place in Rimini (Italy) from 3 to 5 May. Along with the latest

Duroc reiterates commitment to sustainability
In much of Europe, including the UK, soaring energy prices have forced tomato producers to limit their production or even consider leaving the business. This is placing ever greater responsibility

Vegetable Quality Control: Only a few places left at the Fresh Produce Seminar in Berlin
The quality control of vegetables is the focus of the face-to-face training of the Frische Seminar on 10 May 2023 at Fruchthof Berlin. What are the marketing standards for the most important

Tomatoes, the project for reusable seed bowls
The AOP CIO, an Association of Producers' Organisations based inParma, of which AINPO, Consorzio Casalasco del Pomodoro and Consorzio Agrario di Cremona are members, presented the TomatER research

Chinese potatoes have appeared on the trading platforms in Primorsky Krai
The delivery of Chinese potatoes to Primorsky Krai has been resumed. From March 20 to March 26, the first batch of Chinese potatoes weighing 87.4 tons arrived, the Primorsky Interregional

"We understand the needs of retailers and growers"
According to research published by Eurostat, only 12% of the EU population consumed the recommended minimum of five portions of produce daily, partly because of the poor taste of the produce.

Global Tomato Congress presents the future of fresh tomatoes
As the challenges of the past year continue to be felt, the Global Tomato Congress is back in Rotterdam with a programme filled with talks and discussions about how to safeguard the future of the

Technological innovation indispensable to horticulture
Despite the crisis facing horticulture, there is no shortage of innovations in the sector. More to the point, horticulture simply can no longer do without technological advances. Technological

High tolerance to ToBRFV is essential for tomatoes
"Two years ago, before the Ukraine conflict and the exponential increase in production crises, I said I thought innovation and production improvement were essential to remain competitive

Supply chains ‘need more care to put brakes on food crisis’
The UK’s shortage of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers could spiral into something even more serious. The causes are multiple, but it’s important to understand there are both