In France, tomato is in great supply and low demand

The tomato market in France is quite uneven at the moment. The northern European origins campaign is coming to an end and southern products are hitting the market. At the moment, you can find French, Belgian and Dutch tomatoes. Rising energy costs have slowed this year's plantings in northern Europe. Southern Europe had already anticipated and planted more in order to meet the demand for tomatoes this winter. “It remains to be seen whether consumption will increase, but for the time being, sales are quite calm”, explains Guilhem Flammen, director of Greenery France. With all these origins present, the supply is very large and consumption is very low, which destabilizes the market. Another fact noted by the expert is in relation to tight finances at the end of the month, which is already being felt in the horticultural sector. The reduction in consumption may be linked to the season, but also to preservation and a generally ...