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California processing tomato production, acreage to fall dramatically this year

As of January, California’s tomato processors reported they have, or will have, contracts for 11.6 million tons (10.5 million MT) in 2017, which would be the lowest contracted production since 2006. After the record production years of 2014 and 2015, the base inventories are high, contributing to the lower anticipated contracted production. Processors estimate that

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TOMATOLAND WORLD PRICE INDEX – DEC. 2016

  Products for the industry – crop 2016 Price per Kg, packed in aseptic bag in 220 l. (55 gal) drum – unless otherwise specified Origin 28/30CB 28/30HB* 36/38CB 12/14HB Diced Crushed Italy € 0.780 € 0.800 € 1.020 € 0.440 € 0.390 € 0.350 Spain € 0.750 € 0.760 € 0.950 € 0.400 €

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Brazil: increase of the tomato acreage

After 2 years of drops, finally the tomato acreage went up by 1% in 2016. Also favorable weather conditions made possible an average yield of 75T/ha against 70T/ha in 2015. Carry-over stocks will be relatively low, so we can expect a high production volume in 2017 with up to 10% increase in the acreage. Moreover,

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Ontario: 2017 commercial tomato crop in peril

Processors representing over 50% of Ontario’s commercial tomato processing have announced they will not contract with tomato seedling producers until the recommendations of the Province’s independent Farm Products Marketing Commission are implemented. « The current system is not economically sustainable » said John Iacobelli, CEO of Sun-Brite Foods « After years of thorough review, the Commission recognized that

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PRESS RELEASE – The Tomato Foundation, December 14th, 2016.

New Study May Show that Tomatoes and Tomato Products Improve Blood Circulation. Tomatoes, fresh or cooked can improve blood circulation, boost heart and vascular health and reduce the risk of stroke or deep vein thrombosis. The summary of a recent study claims that just 2 medium size tomatoes or a single serving of 100ml of

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TOMATOLAND WORLD PRICE INDEX – NOV. 2016

  Products for the industry – crop 2016 Price per Kg, packed in aseptic bag in 220 l. (55 gal) drum – unless otherwise specified Origin 28/30CB 28/30HB* 36/38CB 12/14HB Diced Crushed Italy € 0.780 € 0.800 € 1.020 € 0.440 € 0.390 € 0.350 Spain € 0.750 € 0.760 € 0.950 € 0.400 €

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COFCO Tunhe to change name into COFCO TUNHE SUGAR CO.,LTD.

18th of November 2016 the Board of Directors, considered and adopted the following amendment: The company English name to be changed from COFCO TUNHE CO., LTD. into COFCO TUNHE SUGAR CO., LTD. The matter still needs to be submitted to the company in 2016 Third Extraordinary General Meeting for approval. COFCO Tunhe Board of Directors

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