USDA: 2024 California Processing Tomato Report
Released: August 29, 2024 – 12:00 p.m. PDT2024 PROCESSING TOMATO PRODUCTIONContracted production for California processing tomatoes is forecast at 11.3 million short tons, averaging 50.0 short tons per acre. The current production forecast is 12 percent below last year’s contracted production of 12.8 million short tons, and 2 percent below the May forecast. The projected
Cofigeo aims to revive the French tomato industry
ith a view to relocating tomato production in France, Cofigeo has set up a partnership to revive the industry.The group that owns Garbit and Zapetti has signed a three-year supply contract with Panier Provençal (CAPL cooperative), located a few kilometers from its production site in Camaret-sur-Aigues (84). 10,000 tonnes of tomatoes are to be delivered

World Price Index July 2024
WORLD PRICE TRENDS crop 2024 prices Price per Kg, packed in aseptic bag in 220 l. (55 gal) drum – unless otherwise specified Origin 28/30CB 28/30CB organic 28/30HB* 36/38CB 12/14HB Diced Crushed Italy €1.650 €2.000 no offer €1.900 €0.850 €0.750 €0.700 Spain €1.450 no offer €1.500 €1.650 €0.800 €0.600 €0.550 Portugal €1.400 no offer no
Turkish tomato farmers block roads in protest against soaring costs
Tomato producers from Turkey’s Balikesir, Bandirma district, have taken to the streets, marching towards Ankara and blocking roads with tractors to protest soaring production costs and low purchase prices.Farmers from Aksakal village voiced their frustration over unsold tomatoes, urging the Ministry of Agriculture to address their concerns.Highlights of the ProtestPrice and Cost Concerns: Farmers are
California: tomato harvest begins
The tomato harvest has begun in California’s Central Valley, but challenges loom due to recent heat waves that have impacted both pollination and harvest periods, leading to expectations of average yields.Mitchell Yerxa, a grower in Sutter and Colusa counties, mentioned that this year’s production is close to average, though slightly below expectations. The U.S. Department
Doria buys Clas sauces from Equinox and Cominter
La Doria acquires 100% of the share capital of Clas, specialised in the production of ambient sauces and pestos for large-scale distribution brands in Italy and abroad. Specifically in the transaction, the group, which produces tomato derivatives, sauces, pulses and fruit juices, took over the Ligurian company from the Equinox fund, which held a 90%