Tomatoes
All the news and market analysis for worldwide tomato Industry, including tomato growers, tomato production, and the import and export of tomatoes.
Viscon targets early detection with EVA
The Dutch company’s new EVA Scoutr robot has the ability to detect pests and diseases early, helping to improve crop health and reduce losses for greenhouse vegetable growers
Moldova secures enhanced EU market access for fresh produce
Moldovan fresh produce exporters are set to benefit from increased EU market access following an update to the trade agreement between the two parties, with higher quotas for several key fruit categories and new duty-free access for tomatoes and garlic
Spain’s fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco surge 28 per cent
Morocco has strengthened its position as Spain’s leading fresh produce supplier, with fruit and vegetable imports growing 28 percent to €672mn in the first four months of 2024
Masters in sustainability and quality: lessons from Portugal
Beanstalk Global’s visits to a range of major Portuguese fresh produce companies highlighted the importance of exceptional taste, robust environmental practices, and collaboration across the supply chain
US tomato supply ‘at risk’ if Mexican trade agreement ends
Over 30 major business organisations warn the US could struggle to source enough fresh tomatoes if government terminates countries’ long-standing trade agreement
Bayer expands pheromone gel distribution with M2i Group
Building on their successful European and African collaboration, Bayer has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with French pheromones specialist M2i Group to expand their biological crop protection solutions globally
Students experience the role of tech in horticulture at Kent event
Initiative aims to attract more young people into food and farming careers
Portugal approves emergency use of Vestaron’s tomato leafminer bioinsecticide
Portuguese tomato growers gain access to a new biological solution for controlling the destructive tomato leafminer pest, as authorities grant 120-day emergency use authorisation for Vestaron’s Spear LEP bioinsecticide
Fruitnet Tomato Congress presents: The Future of Tomatoes
This year’s Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with industry experts set to explore how the business is likely to evolve in the coming years
Spanish Q1 fresh produce exports rise 10 per cent in value
Spain’s fresh produce exports have shown positive growth in the first quarter of 2025, with overall shipments increasing by 2 per cent in volume and 10 per cent in value year-on-year.
Co-op marks UK tomato season with three new lines
Sugardrop and Piccolo added to premium range alongside a new grower-chosen flexi pack as retailer marks the start of British season
EU has a taste for Moroccan fresh produce
The value and volume of EU fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco climbed in the opening quarter of 2025
SkyTree wins GreenTech product innovation award
SkyTree picked up the Innovation Award for its SkyTree Stratus product at this month’s GreenTech exhibition in Amsterdam
Fepex calls Moroccan tomato entry prices “obsolete”
As exports to Spain rise, Fepex says the tomato entry prices established in the EU Association Agreement with Morocco have not fulfilled their function
Harvest House adopts Source.ag’s AI-powered forecasting tool
Companies said move will set a new standard in forecasting and supply chain precision
New Bayer tomato varieties offer protection against ToBRFV
The company is using multi-stacked virus-resistant genes to bring more durable protection against ToBRFV mutations
Aldi to donate proceeds from tomato sales to Teenage Cancer Trust
Initiative during British Tomato Fortnight is expected to raise £25,000
Video: Tour the new Essex glasshouse
Max MacGillivray visits the site of a major new Essex glasshouse to find out more about the development
Australian ToBRFV National Management Group declares eradication “no longer feasible”
Current strategies to contain the spread of the virus remain in place while new national management strategy is developed
Early monsoon rainfall damages India’s vegetable crops
Heavy rains in India’s southwest regions cause significant price hikes for tomatoes, greens and onions
All Aussie Farmers to bring The Purple Tomato to Australia
Australian premium produce distributor partners with US-based developer of The Purple Tomato, Norfolk Healthy Produce, on Australian commercial distribution
New ToBRFV detection as Australian industry calls for change to management approach
ToBRFV has been detected in seedlings arriving at a quarantined Victorian glasshouse
Jump in Spain’s fresh produce imports
Fepex reports that the country’s fresh produce imports grew 10 per cent in volume and 15 per cent in value in the first quarter
Local focus for Belgian suppliers
Global instability is encouraging Belgian suppliers to stay close to home when it comes to strawberry and tomato exports, with the UK remaining a key destination despite the post-Brexit uncertainty
EU-UK deal “hopeful” sign for trade
Reduced border checks would be welcomed by Belgian exporters during an important period for tomatoes, peppers and aubergines
Oppy to market Oceanside Pole peppers
West Coast Tomato Growers programme will be enhanced by the introduction of red sweet bell peppers
Co-op members vote in favour of ceasing trade with Israel
An advisory motion to remove Israeli produce from shelves has passed at the retailer’s AGM with three quarters of members in favour
Thanet Earth’s seventh glasshouse to open in November
Construction is underway on Thanet Earth’s seventh high-tech glasshouse in Birchington, Kent, which will produce an additional 150mn tomatoes a year
Sakata opens new research centre in Antalya
The facility will strengthen the company’s cucumber, tomato and pepper research programmes
Village Farms sells majority stake in produce business to Vanguard Food
Company’s continued expansion in cannabis cited as reason for decision to put greenhouse crop division into separate ownership
Major new Essex glasshouse ‘will replace tomato imports’
A 40-hectare low carbon series of glasshouses in Essex is out for consultation as developers say it will provide climate resilient tomato production and replace imports from Holland, Morocco and Spain
Defra refuses to confirm July border checks
Efra committee grilling reveals internal government negotiations are holding up confirmation of 1 July border checks while Defra concedes implementation could be ‘pragmatic’
Strong start to 2025 for Spanish exports
Volume and value grew through the opening two months of the year, according to Fepex
Food security starts at home
The UK’s dependence on the Mediterranean leaves it vulnerable to the impact of increasingly frequent weather extremes to hit the region, including the devastating floods in southern Spain
Fresh Direct launches new products
Fresh produce supplier offers 25 new products as part of its ’Taste Like Summer’ launch
Mexican tomato growers voice concerns of Trump tariff
Government in talks with US authorities to try to head off imposition of a 20.91 per cent tariff from July