Tomatoes

Israeli researchers develop drought-resistant tomatoes

Study by Hebrew University team finds that new tomato variety consumes less water while increasing its yield in extreme weather conditions.

150,000 tomatoes spill from truck onto California highway

200-foot long pile of tomatoes leads to slippery mess, causing seven car pileup, several injures and closure of Interstate 80.

French election:

Macron pelted with tomatoes day after election win

Protestors pelt French President Emmanuel Macron with tomatoes during visit to a market in a Paris suburb.

'Turkey doesn't deserve to be rewarded'

Economics minister critical of opening of Tomato imports from Turkey, despite no lack in Israel. 'I am sure Kahlon will mend the situation.'

Farmers threaten to go to Supreme Court over Turkish tomatoes

'High prices from retail chains cartel gross profit of 70% what consumer pays; public sees high prices don't trickle down to farmers.'

'Gift to Erdoğan for the Jewish holidays'

Farmers furious at decision to permit importation of tomatoes from Turkey for holidays, despite there being no shortage. MK: 'Wrong move.'

Farmers warn: Imported tomatoes are diseased

Agriculturalists Federation says tomatoes from Jordan are not fit for human consumption, have viruses.

After Haredi Demands, Gaza Produce to be Sold in Israel

For the first time since 2007, produce from Hamas-controlled Gaza will be available in Israeli vegetable shops.