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Kazakhstan to Launch $100M Tomato Processing and Greenhouse Complex
In May 2025, construction will begin on a large-scale agro-industrial project in Kazakhstan’s Shardara region, with a strong emphasis on tomato processing for export markets. Spearheaded by Agriqa Farms in collaboration with Italy’s TRAMITE Group, the initiative includes a state-of-the-art tomato paste factory that will process up to 3,360 tons of fresh tomatoes per day.This
USA: new tariffs on steel and aluminum to rise prices of canned tomatoes?
Conagra Brands, the company behind Chef Boyardee, may be forced to raise prices due to new tariffs on key ingredients like cocoa, olive oil, palm oil, and tin mill steel used in its canned foods, CEO Sean Connolly said Thursday.These potential price increases come on the heels of years of rising grocery costs. Connolly explained
France: “What’s Cooking?” finalizes the acquisition of Sveltic
What’s Cooking? finalizes the acquisition of Sveltic, a producer of fresh and frozen ready meals located near Rennes (FR).What’s Cooking? finalized the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Sveltic, formerly part of the ‘Mousquetaires’ group (Intermarché and Netto retail stores) with production location close to Rennes. Sveltic has a turnover of approximately EUR

World Price Index March 2025 – new offers from Bulgaria and Ukraine !
WORLD PRICE TRENDS crop 2024 prices Price per Kg, packed in aseptic bag in 220 l. (55 gal) drum – unless otherwise specified Origin 28/30CB 28/30CB organic 28/30HB* 36/38CB 12/14HB Diced Crushed Italy €1.700 no offer no offer €1.950 no offer no offer no offer Spain €1.125 no offer €1.15 €1.400 €0.680 €0.620 €0.550 Portugal
How to fight Nematodes
Challenges and key factors for Nematode Management in Processing TomatoesThe tomato crop faces significant phytosanitary and regulatory challenges that threaten its profitability and sustainability.Each year, farmers suffer significant money losses from nematodes, tiny crop enemies that damages crops. Nematodes are difficult to spot, and there are no good solutions. To solve this issue, Bayer has
QuattroR reached a binding agreement to dispose its stake in Casalasco Società Agricola S.p.A. to FSI
On March 31, 2025, QuattroR SGR SpA announced a binding agreement to sell its stake in Casalasco Società Agricola S.p.A. to FSI. Casalasco is a leading Italian agro-industrial group specializing in tomato cultivation, processing, packaging, and marketing, with brands such as De Rica, Pomì, Pummarò, Pomito, and Tomato al Gusto.Following this transaction, the agricultural supply