Industrial paradise: Global outlook of tomato market

The harvest of industrial tomatoes is in full swing - the extreme weather conditions will present challenges to the producers this year as well, but the various producing countries are reporting good crop quality overall. In the North, according to OI Nord's 31st week report, 578,000 tonnes were processed through August 6, with an average brix value of 4.99%. The factories were operating at full capacity last week, so they expected a sufficient amount of harvested crops by mid-August. Quality returned to normal after harvesting the hail affected areas. As of today, there is no change in the forecast. In the south, factories are operating at full capacity. Campania harvests until the end of August, and Puglia can now work with a good amount. The early tomato yield per hectare was lower, but now the situation is better. During the last two weeks, the temperature has been very high, which has affected the crop that is about to be harvested. A few very hot days of 40-43°C were ...