USA: Tomato demand slows down in the short term

Published Nov 22, 2022

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Retailers have stocked tomatoes for Thanksgiving, but demand is expected to drop in the next few weeks due to adverse weather conditions in Florida and California. Specialties like Roma, Beefsteak, Grape, and Cherry tomatoes have been affected, while Tomatoes on the Vine and mixed cherry tomatoes are abundant. Greenhouse crops are nearly ending the season in some areas, but California and Mexico continue to produce year-round. There is optimistic demand for tomatoes at Christmas, with a slight increase expected in January.

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By November, retailers had filled their stores with tomatoes. However, demand is decreasing for the American Thanksgiving Day, celebrated on the 24th. This is a trend that should continue in the next two or three weeks. Weather conditions in Florida and California had a negative effect on the amount of tomatoes available. Tomatoes on the Vine, mixed cherry, are abundant in the market, the affected specialties were Roma, Beefsteak, Grape and Cherry. Greenhouse crops are nearing the end of the season in some regions, but California and Mexico produce year-round. As for Christmas, tomato demands are optimistic. Jaap Dane, Purchasing Director at Windset Farms, Jaap Dane “demand for tomatoes will pick up slightly at Christmas before strengthening in January,” he says. According to him, ...

Source: Agrolink