Spain's World Cup winners Fabian Ruiz and Gavi were honored in their hometown of Los Palacios y Villafranca, receiving their body weight in tomatoes as a local tradition. The town also plans to rename football fields after them and build a monument.
Sales of non-red and premium cherry-on-the-vine tomatoes are rapidly increasing in the UK, challenging the dominance of the classic round red tomato. "Non-red" varieties like yellow, orange, and green now account for 21% growth, while cherry-on-the-vine sales are set to overtake traditional salad tomatoes.
Jinwar, a women-only commune in northeast Syria, provides a safe haven for women escaping war, abuse, and societal pressures. Established in 2018, it features self-governance, communal living, and a focus on independence, with residents cultivating food and running their own school.
Hong Kong's film industry faces a challenge from AI-generated micro dramas in mainland China, which produce content rapidly and cheaply. This raises concerns about the future of human creativity, intellectual property, and the city's cultural identity.
A Shanghai restaurant is charging 520 yuan ($75) for a stir-fried tomato and scrambled egg dish, using a large emu egg and premium tomatoes. The exorbitant price has sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media.
Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra announced plans to file an FIR against BJP workers intending to protest her with eggs and tomatoes. She condemned such actions as "physical intimidation" and vowed to pursue legal recourse up to the Supreme Court. The incident highlights a growing trend of public protest in Bengal.
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Gentle Monster has launched its new 'Vegetable Collection' of 10 glasses, inspired by vegetables like tomatoes and bell peppers. The collection emphasizes portability with foldable designs and lighter weight, and pop-up stores are open in 6 cities worldwide.
Lord's Cricket Ground celebrates its 150th Test, marking a sesquicentenary unmatched globally. Despite its exclusivity and high costs, the iconic venue retains an almost mythical status for cricket lovers due to its rich history and enduring legacy.
Italian brand Mutti is set to become the UK's largest non-supermarket tinned tomato brand, challenging Napolina with a focus on taste and a £6m marketing campaign. Despite the cost of living crisis, sales have risen, driven by a shift towards home cooking and quality ingredients.
India's retail inflation remains largely unaffected by West Asian conflict, with SBI retaining its FY27 forecast at 4.5%. While imported inflation eased slightly, rising food prices, particularly tomatoes, are a key driver. Future trends hinge on energy price pass-through and summer crop progress, with the RBI flagging upside risks.
India's retail inflation rose to 3.48% in April, a one-year high, driven by higher food prices (4.20% CFPI) and broader household essential price pressures, with rural inflation outpacing urban areas.
