Tomatoes
All the news and market analysis for worldwide tomato Industry, including tomato growers, tomato production, and the import and export of tomatoes.
Uzbekistan sees potential for tomato growth in Europe
As European buyers look to diversify their supplies of tomatoes, Exim Agro’s Yorkin Inamov believes Uzbekistan has an opportunity to grow its share of the market in the coming years
Dutch retailers see bigger demand for meal kits
Shoppers in the Netherlands have reportedly spent less on pre-cut vegetables in favour of cheaper ingredient-based multipacks
Delassus pursues B-Corp certification
Moroccan fruit and veg grower demonstrates commitment to social and environmental responsibility with new accreditation
Students plant first new-season seeds at glasshouse Centre of Excellence
Facility is a collaboration between Thanet Earth and Hadlow College
BASF launches precision farming tool for fresh produce
The ‘Xarvio Field Manager for Fruits & Veggies’ will first be made available to grape growers in 2025, following BASF’s acquisition of Italian agritech firm Horta in 2022
Cost and climate reduce crop variety across Turkey
High costs and climate change are driving many fruit and vegetable growers in Turkey to switch to wheat and corn, which are increasingly viewed as a safer option
Apofruit brings “nickel-free” vegetable range to Berlin
Vegetables are grown hydroponically so they do not absorb nickel or other heavy metals that may be present in the ground
Rijk Zwaan champions tomato varieties
Seed specialist says its tomatoes combine high resistance with flavour, highlighting its new ToBRFV-resistant Anizalla RZ variety
Magnus Hilding joins Source.ag as new CTO
Dutch AI solutions provider Source.ag has named Magnus Hilding as its new chief technology officer, with the aim of further driving technological innovation at the company
The Greenery targets €1.5bn sales through BelOrta partnership
CEO David Markowski tells Eurofruit why strategic alliance with Belgian group is so important in today’s market
ToBRFV detected in Victorian tomato glasshouse
Virus detected in tomato seedlings recently moved from South Australia
Tomatoes and melons lead Hazera and HM Clause’s Fruit Logistica charge
The groups, which operate under the Limagrain Group umbrella, will display fresh, healthy and sustainable products in Berlin
Rijk Zwaan puts innovations on show at Fruit Logistica
The seed specialist will showcase products like Tatayoyo and Tropical Sunshine in Berlin, while also strengthening its partnerships
New project aims to improve tomato growing with AI
TomatoGuard uses AI-powered digital nose sensor to detect early signs of crop stress
Turkey’s Alya Fruits committed to top service
In the face of today’s plethora of challenges, Turkish exporter Alya Fruits continues to be focused on quality, innovation and expanding its global reach, says CEO Ceyhun Gündüz
Finnish greenhouse veg sector in fine form, says Delphy
Dutch group reports back from Närpes, where growers have reportedly adapted well to new production challenges
Delphy upgrades and expands its QMS Tomato tool
Growers can now access even better insights thanks to the new version’s fast and efficient data management, says developer
BayWa plans to sell T&G, suggests Reuters report
Agency cites company presentation that apparently predicted sale after 2025
Fruitnet Tomato Congress heads to Malaga, Spain, in 2025
The tomato category’s leading event, Fruitnet Tomato Congress, is back on 11-12 November 2025 at a new location in Malaga, close to one of Spain’s primary tomato production areas
Box Divvy connects tomato growers directly with consumers
Modern cooperative supports Australian growers through truss oversupply, paying up to double the market price
Post-Brexit checks hit UK salad veg supply
Next season British salad crops at risk from post-Brexit seed and plant border controls, growers warn
#GrowingtoLove set to return in 2025
Veg Power’s ‘Growing to Love’ campaign is set to return next year after proving a hit across 375 UK primary schools
Annogen–KeyGene collaboration yields results
Partnership is said to have demonstrated the efficacy of the Annogen SuRE platform to identify gain-of-function in new variants of crops
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2025
Quick-commerce revolution, India’s rise as a producer of new fruits, and game-changing technologies among key topics in focus at premier industry event
Belgian apple and pear suppliers agree merger plan
Devos and Wouters to form one of Europe’s largest fruit companies when they combine their trading divisions in August 2025
ZZ2 scoops Shoprite supplier of the year award
Retailer praises company for ability to deliver “exceptional produce” including tomatoes, avocados, cherries, apples and pears
Australia releases National Response Plan to eradicate ToBRFV
Plan follows detection of the virus on a fresh tomato property located in the Northern Adelaide Plains in August
Hazera's new tomato greenhouse aims to combat disease and boost quality
Seed specialist says the Made-based facility is a ”significant milestone” in meeting its high-tech tomato ambitions
Fruit and vegetable export growth for Spain
January-September exports climb 9 per cent in volume and 5 per cent in value, according to data processed by Fepex
Calavo Growers welcomes back James Snyder to new role as CFO
Snyder spent almost two decades with the California-based group and is now set to return after four years away
Demargro seeking to widen range
The Belgian exporter continues to look at broadening its already substantial selection, while examining the potential of new markets, but competition across Europe is intensifying
Lytone Enterprise works with Lytone Brazil to expand preservation solutions for Brazil’s fresh produce and floral industries
The LytoFresh programme is dedicated to supporting customers in the global agricultural production and marketing chain. LytoFresh is designed to offer rapid, effective, and user-friendly solutions to farmers around the world. Lytone Brazil has taken the lead in introducing Azolyte, an all-in-one fertiliser under the LytoFresh protocols, containing nearly 70 ...
Potatoes top the table as Spain’s imports grow
Value of both fruit and vegetable imports climbed through January-August when compared with the same period of 2023
Phytoform Labs develops “breakthrough” mini tomato
Tiny tomato plants that ”pack a punch” could prove breakthrough crop for UK precision breeding
Janine Luten to step down as head of GroentenFruit Huis
Dutch trade association reveals director of public affairs Richard Schouten will take over as its new general manager
South Australia opens first ToBRFV testing facility
Testing is required as part of biosecurity measures for tomato export into Western Australia