Tomatoes
All the news and market analysis for worldwide tomato Industry, including tomato growers, tomato production, and the import and export of tomatoes.
Gene-edited tomatoes could offer new source of vitamin D
Scientists at the UK’s John Innes Centre have created a tomato rich in vitamin D
Bayer makes Zero Hunger Pledge
More than half of US$160m pledge to end global hunger invested in vegetable seeds and R&D support for smallholder farmers
Flavorite takes on brand new look
Australian fresh produce company reveals updated brand after nearly 30 years of operation
Global Tomato Congress: Sustainability is the driving force in packaging
Carton Pack has developed a range of greener packaging solutions for tomatoes that offer a number of benefits to the supply chain without compromising on quality
Puglia warns of farmworker shortage
The southern Italian region faces a severe shortage of workers for a number of products, including cherries and tomatoes, says Italian association
Global Tomato Congress: Prominent aims to inspire consumers
With costs rising and spending getting tighter, the health, taste and affordability of fresh tomatoes should be highlighted
SanLucar Tunisia welcomes new cohort of young graduates
The company works with public training centres in the country so that young talent can build a future in the agriculture
Global Tomato Congress: Gautier Seeds expands its range
Ahead of this year’s Global Tomato Congress, Gautier’s tomato product manager Julien Savignac tells Fruitnet that the group is bringing some exciting new varieties to market
Belgian campaign launches in UK
Belgian produce marketers are targeting retail and foodservice companies in the UK with a message of high quality and sustainability
BelOrta tomato range constantly evolving
From yellow to brown, large and small, loose and on the vine, BelOrta’s tomato range continues to develop, with the Belgian cooperative always on the lookout for new varieties
Enza Zaden steps up in fight against ToBRFV
The company has now developed a complete portfolio of varieties with high resistance to ToBRFV
Azura sets out sustainability stall
Franco-Moroccan group signs up to global climate initiative SBTi and invests millions in female empowerment in Moroccan rural regions
Calavo Growers reveals reorganisation
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FLIA winner to offer up more innovation
Granada La Palma's Pedro Ruiz says the company will continue serving up new, attractive and functional products
Amela tomato wins Innovation Award
The Fruit Logistica Innovation Award was picked up this year by Granada La Palma's ultra-sweet-tasting Amela tomato
UK feels effect of Moroccan tomato ban
Retailers are seeing empty shelves as Moroccan tomato ban compounds an already tight European supply situation
Morocco curbs tomato exports
The North African kingdom is limiting Europe-bound exports of round tomatoes to lower local prices and ensure availability ahead of Ramadan
SanLucar to showcase tomatoes on Kitchen Stories
Company to launch range of tomato recipes for German consumers on the digital cooking platform
WayBeyond launches FarmRoad Mobile
New mobile app targets pests, diseases and allows for improved on-farm data capture
Delassus invests in solar-powered produce
Delassus Group – a leading Moroccan supplier of citrus and tomatoes to the UK - is harnessing the power of the sun to fuel its production
Perfection Fresh announces new investment
Consortium of Equilibrium Capital, Temasek, and PSP Investments secures stake in Australian fresh produce company
Gas prices hit UK supplies
UK glasshouse growers say produce supply issues are imminent as soaring gas prices force producers to cut planting and dial down the heat
HM.Clause up for Innovation Award
Following its silver medal at the 2018 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, HM.Clause is once again back in contention with its Amoresco romanesco
BelOrta and BFV set to collaborate
The Belgian cooperatives revealed this week that a declaration of intent for closer collaboration and integration had been approved
Kaufland: Germans need more winter veg
Survey finds over half of people in Germany want more homegrown fresh produce, including peppers and tomatoes
SanLucar cuts out plastic “wherever possible”
Company joins new recycling campaign in Austria as demand increases for more sustainable materials
Enza Zaden reports ToBRFV progress
Company says the results of trials of new varieties with high resistance to ToBRFV are extremely promising
Hazera introduces Camelot tomato
New snacking variety "changes the game for the whole supply chain", the group says
SanLucar launches Blacky tomato
The dark-skinned, sweet tomatoes come in 400g trays, while larger sizes are loosely packed in 3kg boxes
Hoogstraten and REO mull merger
The Belgian cooperatives believe a merger would strengthen the group’s ability to respond to internal challenges and external opportunities
Growers fear crop losses and more imports
New study says Poland and Italy could lose 30-50 per cent of their entire apple production under European Green Deal
Infarm and Wageningen collaborate
Vertical farming company teams with Wageningen University and Research for joint tomato programme
Sector questions timing of AGEC law
The timing of France's new law banning plastic packaging on fresh fruit and vegetables risks a rise in waste, critics argue
New AOP for tomatoes and cucumbers
Producers of tomatoes and cucumbers in the West of France have officially launched a new association of producer organisations for marketing
Imports increasing in Spain
January-October period of 2021 saw county's fresh produce imports climb in volume and value
BelOrta puts faith in growers
Belgium's BelOrta looks back on a year of mighty challenges and praises the dedication of its 1,000 fruit and vegetable producers
