The shortage of tomatoes in the European market keeps prices at source at high values

(R.P.) - The international supply of tomatoes in the European market continues to be low. The production of this vegetable in the Netherlands is minority, also in Turkey the low winter temperatures have slowed down the crops. Moroccan tomato exports have risen sharply in recent days, although they are still lower than in other campaigns. This situation means that the demand remains on the markets of Almería and prices remain high in the markets of origin of Almería. The vine tomato reaches two euros per kilo and has auctions of one euro and eighty cents. The pear tomato ranges between two euros and one euro and sixty cents, while the long-life type has an average price of one euro and fifty cents. In the month of March the international competition begins to gain intensity. Even small amounts of California pepper, cucumber and aubergine are already being marketed in the Netherlands. In the month of April there will be a notable rise in Dutch own production. Zucchini, both fine and ...