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The Italian processed tomato supply chain, one of the key sectors of Made in Italy, generates around €4 billion in turnover (including €3 billion in exports), involves 10,000 permanent employees, 25,000 seasonal workers and approximately 7,000 farms. According to several industry operators, the sector is closely monitoring increasing competition from Egypt.Data from Eurostat indicate that

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Balkan Food Industries is a dynamic food manufacturing company specialized in the production of high-quality tomato, vegetable, and fruit concentrates for international markets.The company combines modern processing technology with carefully selected raw materials to deliver products that meet the highest global standards.Driven by long-term vision and strategic partnerships, Balkan Food Industries continues to expand its

Data from the 2026 California Processing Report released on 23 January indicate that, as of January, California tomato processors have contracted or expect to contract 9.8 million short tons (8.89 million metric tonnes) for 2026, an 11% decrease compared with the 11.0 million short tons projected in the August 2025 Processing Tomato Report. Contracted production

Despite localised losses caused by locusts, Senegal has forecast national production of more than 80,000 tonnes of industrial tomatoes this year.These forecasts come from the Industrial Tomato Sector Consultation, according to which more than 2,500 hectares have been planted with this crop during this season. The expected volumes concern fresh tomatoes destined for processing units

Sun Food LLC intends to purchase and import raw materials for the production of margarine, spreads, vegetable oil blends, mayonnaise, ketchup, condensed milk, and tomato paste in Armenia. Under a government decision, the company will receive an exemption from import customs duties within the framework of an investment program implemented in a priority sector of

Solana acquires Desco with the aim of creating a €100 million vegetable preserves hub. The Castelnuovo Bocca d’Adda (Lodi) company, controlled by the Xenon Private Equity VIII fund, has reached a binding agreement to acquire the Italian agri-food company specializing in tomato processing for the industrial and food service sectors.Founded in 1963 and based in