European tomato prices 19% below average

European tomato prices 19% below average
The EU tomato market has demonstrated its ability to fluctuate quickly. Average EU tomato prices in March were 19% below the five-year average, although there is significant variation between the […]
Wed 02/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

The unique nature of the UK tomato market

The unique nature of the UK tomato market
The UK’s tomato market is unique and very diverse. The average consumer in the UK eats 160g of fresh tomatoes per week. While the UK produces around 92,000 tons of […]
Tue 03/04/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Spain’s tomato and potato production rose in 2017

Spain’s tomato and potato production rose in 2017
Production data released by Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture reveals that the 2017 tomato harvest was slightly up on the 2016 volumes (+1.4%). “Summer” tomato  production (June- September harvest) increased by […]
Mon 12/03/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

5th anniversary Tomato Inspiration Event

5th anniversary Tomato Inspiration Event
On February 8, the 5th anniversary of the Tomato Inspiration Event will be celebrated in Berlin. 100 tomato growers are invited to meet and inspire each other, while keynote speaker […]
Wed 31/01/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Moroccan tomato exports to the EU remain stable

Moroccan tomato exports to the EU remain stable
Exports of Morocco’s tomatoes to the EU under quota began on October 1 (Week 40) and continue until April 20. The total quota for the 2017/18 campaign amounts to 285,000 […]
Wed 27/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

Ecological processed tomatoes through electric pulses

Ecological processed tomatoes through electric pulses
Novel ways to facilitate peeling of tomatoes for processing involving electric fields are being tested by a research team at the University of Salerno in southern Italy. Electric pulses are […]
Thu 14/12/2017 by Richard Wilkinson

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