From Europe to Africa and across the Atlantic, the tomato industry is encountering a multitude of challenges and opportunities.The Netherlands and Belgium grapple with a backlog in planning and skyrocketing prices, while Germany witnesses a decline in tomato valuations due to a surge in local supply. Across the English Channel, the United Kingdom faces a perfect storm, battling delayed planting, soaring energy costs, and diminishing profits for growers. Meanwhile, in Italy, tomato prices experience a slight dip but remain relatively high. In Spain, traded volumes take a hit as local productions displace imports. Moroccan producers demand dialogue with the government to secure export assurances, while South Africa benefits from increased demand despite dampened weather conditions. Finally, in North America, tomato pricing remains under close scrutiny in a highly variable market.
