Florida tomato supply remains constrained following December 2025’s Ezra and January 2026’s Gianna which caused widespread damage in planted areas.
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The Sunshine State has seen sunnier days. Earlier this year, an aggressive cold snap event decimated strawberry and blueberry fields, with total losses estimated at $3.1 billion . But berries weren’t the only affected crop, as Florida’s tomato supply remains constrained following back-to-back winter storms. December 2025’s Ezra and January 2026’s Gianna caused widespread damage in planted areas going from the Panhandle through South Florida, said Florida Tomato Exchange ( FTE ) Executive Vice President Robert Guenther to FreshFruitPortal.com. Guenther, who also acts as manager for the Florida Tomato Committee , said normal volumes are not expected to return until mid-April. “It takes time to discover the full extent of the damage from events such as these,” he noted. “We are currently experiencing the ongoing effects of the freeze , though most growers are still able to supply their customers.” Roma shortfall Roma tomatoes remain the most affected category , the executive ...