This week, the multinational company Syngenta will launch www.tomatoestoday.com through S&G, its horticultural seed brand for vegetables in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The www.tomatoestoday.com website is a new communication tool specifically centred around the world of tomatoes.

Everyone involved in the tomato business will find a selection of interesting news and information, updated twice a week. The news selection will cover the tomato business worldwide, with a clear focus on production, processing and trading, and particular emphasis on the EAME region. The website will also include a comprehensive brochure with a special selection of S&G tomato types, including an accurate description of the key varieties, a production calendar by countries and areas, and specific serving suggestions for every tomato type. A specific volume of information will be available to selected members only. Events, interviews, recipes, interesting links, a trade fair calendar, and more besides will be made available to www.tomatoestoday.com website visitors.

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2005 were approximately $8.1 billion. Syngenta employs more than 19,000 people in over 90 countries. The company is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT).