Tomatoes
All the news and market analysis for worldwide tomato Industry, including tomato growers, tomato production, and the import and export of tomatoes.
Goodness Grown and Premier Fresh Australia announce strategic partnership
Premier to market and distribute Goodness Grown’s glasshouse-grown tomatoes throughout Australia
BTGA gears up for British Tomato Fortnight
The UK’s annual domestic tomato campaign is set to reach consumers of all ages
Fruit Logistica: Mediterranean marvels – how can logistics companies unlock North Africa’s export potential?
The Logistics Hub session explored North Africa’s growing influence and focused on infrastructure, services and strategies for growth
Coming soon: Fresh Focus Italy 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the Italian fresh produce trade to an international audience of buyers and importers
Topian seeks global partners to transform Saudi food production
Describing new sustainable region Neom as “more than a construction project”, Topian says it is committed to reshaping food production in Saudi Arabia
Source.ag stresses accessibility of its AI solutions
Three new product tiers from the Dutch AI solutions provider are aimed at increasing accessibility to high-quality data and making AI more affordable globally
Morocco and France to sign deal to ensure fair tomato competition
The two countries are reportedly close to reaching a bilateral agreement to guarantee fair competition on the French tomato market following a spate of violent attacks on trucks carrying Moroccan produce
US consumers ‘will pay more’ after tariffs come into effect
Leading expert in agricultural economics predicts Trump duty will mean higher prices for Mexican avocados
Mexico’s Finka opts for Source.ag’s precision-enhancing solutions
A leading high-tech greenhouse tomato grower in Mexico is seeking to enhance precision and efficiency in its operations through Source.ag’s cutting-edge solutions
Fruitnet Tomato Congress looks ahead to 2030
Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November 2025, with a focus on the future of the tomato business, examining the category’s continuing response to the changing climate, labour issues and evolving consumer demands
Enza Zaden showcases HREZ portfolio at Innovation Demo Centre
Pijnacker facility is home to around 300 tomato varieties
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