The tomato market is on the rise. In brief, here’s why: Cool, rainy and windy weather in Florida caused a gap in production. Only a handful of growers from Mexico have product to sell. Demand is picking up for the upcoming holiday. These factors have combined creating a jump in the market. We expect the […]
Tomato Market Report 10.14.2015
Tomato Market Update October 14th, 2015 The tomato market is elevated and prices continue to climb. Short supply with California winding down, Eastern growers and Baja Mexico growers battled heavy rain in the last few weeks. Florida has not started with any major volume, mainland Mexico just scratching the surface but rainy weather there has […]
Tomato Market Report October 01, 2015
Tomato Market has been holding steady for the last several weeks. Overall supply has been lower, and market has been trading at a slight premium from previous years. The drought situation in California is playing a major role in this supply gap as growers that in normal years harvest daily and are picking as little […]
Tomato Market Report August 13, 2015
The tomato market remains strong this week. Supply remains light in relation to demand. Eastern growers have been coming up short due to heavy rain coupled with high heat, forcing Eastern buyers to pull from California. California growers are challenged with drought, heat and overall lower production in anticipation of the water being short. Market […]
Tomato Market Report July 8, 2015
The tomato market is mixed this week. Supply trends a bit short of demand and markets are on the rise in Baja, Mexico, Texas, the Eastern states and even California. Romas are in short supply as cool, cloudy weather in the growing areas of central Mexico slows the plants. Quality of the fruit is also […]