All the news and market analysis for worldwide tomato Industry, including tomato growers, tomato production, and the import and export of tomatoes.
Situation is extreme for region’s fruit and vegetable producers, with around half the island said to be at serious risk of desertification
The European cooperatives are aiming for optimal product availability, better value for growers and greater flexibility, with the establishment of a Union of Producer Organisations considered the first step
Suppliers from the Belgian region have identified Norway as a major opportunity to sell more fresh produce including berries and pears
Fepex reveals that export volume for the month climbed 14 per cent on 2023, with value up 10 per cent
The winners of the GreenTech Awards were announced at the start of the Amsterdam exhibition, with Dutch firms Koppert and Blue Radix both successful
With the organic market picking up again in Europe, Belgium’s BelOrta says the timing of the launch of its organic version of the Ruby Red tomato could hardly be better
UK fruit and veg campaign British Tomato Fortnight, designed to promote healthy eating, has commenced its second week with support from retail partners
Collaborations with G+FLAS and Pairwise will advance gene-editing initiatives for tomatoes and leafy greens
The two-day event, taking place in The Hague, opened with an overview of the global tomato business and a focus on consumer preferences
Next week’s Global Tomato Congress in The Hague takes delegates on a taste journey, thanks to a packed agenda, the cooking of Belgian chef Bart Sablon and a selection of unique tours
Centuria’s agriculture assets grow beyond A$500m with sale-and-leaseback of 21ha glasshouse
Tomato growing campaign designed to encourage primary school children to eat more veg relaunches this year with support from celebrities
Group continues to showcase its commitment to leading in tomato breeding through innovation, offering a diverse range of products
Producers from Légumes de France staged protests at retailers in multiple cities last week, while Fepex argues growing tomato imports are causing a decline in EU production and price crises
Autonomous climate and irrigation management can benefit growers and greenhouse companies in multiple ways, according to Ronald Hoek, chief executive officer of Blue Radix
Resistance is important as the fight against ToBRFV continues, but other traits such as taste, shelf-life, colour and yield are also crucial given retail and consumer preferences
Marc Werner speaks exclusively to Fruitnet about Costa Group’s transition to new ownership and how it plans to leverage the change to accelerate growth
Shadow environment secretary outlines Labour plans to support farmers and put money in pockets of food producers
The high price point of Dutch producer Looye Kwekers’ premium tomatoes raises expectations, but the company’s commitment to delivering the best taste means consumers should never be disappointed
Bayer’s vegetable seed segment is launching its first wave of ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes this year, encompassing a range of types and varieties
British apple supplier Adrian Scripps joins trial to evaluate special ‘listening’ technology, which could interpret stress signals in plants and help growers produce more sustainably
Premium cheese brand marketed alongside SanLucar tomatoes in German supermarkets
Rijk Zwaan’s new congress Tomeet discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the sector
Cost pressures, supply chain disruption, and the threat of ToBRV are taking their toll on the British tomato sector, but Alex Margerison-Smith of Keelings sees opportunities for innovative growers with a focus on premium varieties
New Rabobank report finds that some exporters continue to grow, despite higher costs due to the pandemic, climate change, and logistics hurdles
The greenhouse, located in Kwintsheu near The Hague, features over 150 ToBRFV-resistant varieties
The Belgian exporter is intent on boosting its range of products and growing in new markets including the UK, which experienced shortages last year
The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association
Ruud Kaagman, Syngenta Vegetable Seeds global crop unit head tomato, tells Fruitnet that the category continues to innovate, evolve and grow despite the challenge of ToBRFV
Fruitnet’s Fresh Produce India event offers chance to learn how Dutch technology could open up new market opportunities for Indian fruit and veg suppliers
Key speakers at Global Tomato Congress will offer delegates the benefits of their consumer research into what shoppers are looking for in terms of taste, look, packaging and messaging when the tomato event returns to The Hague on 14-15 May
The Belgian cooperative has announced the sale of its first Coeur de Boeuf tomatoes of the season, with expectations high following annual growth in the production area of 28 per cent
Thousands gather for day of entertainment, gastronomy and culture at ’Almería, World Tomato Capital’
Company says investment will enable it to expand its strawberry and tomato production capacity and invest in new technology like robots
SecQuAL project finds multiple benefits for the tomato and wider fresh produce industry
Top local and international players to discuss rapid market evolution as India’s premier fresh produce event returns to Mumbai