WPTC crop update as of 9 June 2024
AMITOM & WPTC members met in Budapest on 9 June before the start of the 15th World Processing Tomato Congress to discuss the latest world production estimate which now stands at 47.2 million tonnes, 6% more than 2023 final volume. Amitom countries Bulgaria Planting started ten to fifteen days early on 10 April and […]
WPTC crop update as of 17 May 2024
Amitom countries Bulgaria No data Egypt The harvest of the early summer crop started in early May and temperatures are currently good with 30-32°C during days and 20-23 °C at night so the outlook is good. Due to the increased processing capacity, contracted surfaces have increased by 23% and the total 2024 forecast from 600,000 […]
First detailed program of the Budapest congress
Latest news The provisional program of the 15th World Processing Tomato Congress which will take place in Budapest on 9-12 June 2024 has been released. Monday 10 June Morning • CONGRESS & SYMPOSUM JOINT OPENING CEREMONY • THE FUTURE OF FOODModerator: Jason Fritsch, WPTC President – Emerging Trends in Agriculture, Ryan Avery (Bayer Vegetable Seeds)– […]
WPTC crop update as of 29 March 2024
Latest news Amitom countries Bulgaria planting will start earlier than usual on 4 April with most surfaces to be planted between 20 April and mid-June. Contract have not been signed yet, but prices will be between 115 euros and 125 euros depending on time of harvest and brix. Total surfaces should increase by about 10% […]
WPTC crop update as of 13 February 2024
The current WPTC world production estimate following discussions during the organization’s Annual General Meeting on 13 February stands at 47 million metric tonnes. There is no change in the forecast for California and most of the AMITOM countries compared with the last update at the end of January, except for Spain where better water […]
WPTC crop update as of 25 January 2024
Although the first global production estimate for 2024 will only be available after the WPTC meeting scheduled in Sacramento on 13 February, the first processing intentions have been released for AMITOM countries and for California. Meanwhile, production is starting in most countries in the Southern Hemisphere.
