COAG denounces that Mercadona sells Moroccan tomato 'disguised' as Spanish amid national campaign

The Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) has denounced the sale of imported cherry tomatoes at Mercadona, competing with domestic production. In the midst of the cherry tomato campaign in our production areas, Mercadona is selling products originating from Morocco on its shelves, marketed by a Spanish company with production in that country, which "seems to be playing tricks on consumers with its packaging," the agricultural organization points out. While the name of the company, Campos de Granada, appears very recognizable on the packaging, the origin of the product is less visible and disguised, "causing confusion among consumers," according to COAG. "It is a clear example of the relocation of production in which, moreover, the trust of those who come to buy at a supermarket aisle is being played with," said Miguel Monferrer, provincial secretary of COAG Granada. "While tomato growers make a constant effort to provide quality products, the ...