Tomatoes
All the news and market analysis for worldwide tomato Industry, including tomato growers, tomato production, and the import and export of tomatoes.
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
Rijk Zwaan builds new seed production centre near Melbourne
Van der Hoeven oversees construction of facility, which is set to incorporate traditional and semi-closed greenhouse technologies
Dole launches organics range in Ireland
Company says it wants to give organic fruit and vegetables broader appeal and bring them into the mainstream market
Russia bans fruit and veg from Kazakhstan
Decision to impose ‘temporary restrictions’ supposedly based on phytosanitary concerns, but comes amid tension over BRICS membership
Flamansun tomato turns heads
Michał Taraska of Hazera is celebrating after the new Flamansun tomato variety landed the top prize at Fresh Market Poland
BASF Nunhems unveils new varietal and digital innovations
Highlights include more ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes, dual-purpose watermelons, and extended precision agriculture software
Sorma launches new grading solutions
PulpVision kiwifruit sorter, which analyses the colour of pulp, and Bioscan brix meter are introduced at Fruit Attraction
Dutch veg growers aim to be chemical-free by 2026
Growers United, Harvest House, Oxin Growers, The Greenery, and Zon oversee trial projects to explore alternative production methods
Dutch consultancy Delphy sold to Royal Peterson Control Union
Specialist in food and flowers, which plays a key role in the fresh produce industry, to become part of Peterson Projects and Solutions
New report encourages North African exporters to look east
Fresh produce suppliers in Morocco and Egypt may find more opportunity to grow sales in eastern Europe, says report
Belgian Conference pear primed for growth
With good quality expected this season, hopes are high for the Belgian Conference pear on Asian markets, with Thailand recently opening up, while airfreighted vegetables continue to find a place on the market
Source.ag opens new US office to support North American growers
The company has launched its new office in the US state of Illinois and introduced a regional team to further boost support for its growers in the North American market
Statistics Handbook highlights growth in intra-Asia trade
Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2024 underlines how China’s surging demand for tropical fruit is driving the intra-Asia trade
Carrefour sees veg sales rise after meal kit merchandising trial
Trial with Ghent University suggests placement of vegetable packs alongside plant-based protein and recipes can inspire more shoppers
Perfection Fresh glasshouses quarantined amid ToBRFV response
Virus identified at three South Australian properties as authorities work to contain the spread
EU’s Green Deal an “opportunity” for Morocco
At a conference in Agadir on 20 September, Morocco’s minister of agriculture called the need for exporters to adapt to new sustainability challenges an “opportunity” rather than a constraint
Spain’s fresh produce exports rise in 2024
Fruit and vegetable exports increase in volume and value through January-July, while the country also imports more fresh produce
SBTi green-lights Kubo’s emission reduction plan
Dutch greenhouse firm takes major step forward as it seeks to cut direct and indirect gas emissions from its business
Floods return to haunt Italy’s fresh produce industry
Sixteen months on from the flooding that devastated vast swathes of northern Italy, rainfall dropped by Cyclone Boris has hampered the country’s fruit and veg production
HM Clause presents Flamansun tomato
Variety is described as the ’first yellow heart-shaped tomato’, specifically designed for heated glasshouse cultivation
M&S visits Hadlow glasshouse site to help boost tomato supply
Centre of Excellence in glasshouse growing opened in June and has caught the attention of retailers
Sustainability in the spotlight at this year’s British Tomato Conference
Event on 26 September will focus on balancing business and environmental sustainability
FAO warns of grave state of Gaza food production
With over half of cropland destroyed by the ongoing conflict with Israel, as well as a third of its greenhouses, Gaza faces massive food insecurity, according to the FAO
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit virus detected in South Australia
Growers urged to look out for signs of the virus to ensure early detection
Solid progress for T&G Global in opening six months
Gareth Edgecombe says progress has been made as year-on-year losses are cut and revenue climbs
Neatleaf Spyder sensors keep watch over plants
The Neatleaf Spyder aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the cultivation environment in the greenhouse, collecting data across the canopy and directing the grower’s attention to where it is most needed
Major biostimulant study offers hope for tomato resilience
New study hopes to significantly boost the UK tomato sector
Seed import delays hit UK tomato industry
Growers urgently need retailer and government support to stop post-Brexit rules from destroying the sector, says tomato association
Fresh Energy Egypt collaborates with Greefa
Egyptian producer-exporter has purchased a series of advanced sorting and packaging machines from the Dutch company
Prince de Bretagne: growers can be driving force in energy transition
The French cooperative says its growers are constantly striving to reduce their environmental impact, as evidenced by the rapidly increasing use of photovoltaic panels