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Reader's Digest - May 2023

31/05/2023 - Madeleine Royère-Koonings

In May 2023, we published the following articles:

Researchers in Israel report that stressed tomato plants emit high frequency sounds that carry information and could be heard by insects and animals.
WPTC Crop Update as of 29 April 2023.
Goodpack organized a tomato webinar on "the Future of Packaging".
The EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) proposed a new tolerable daily intake for bisphenol-A, that is 20,000 time slower than the current threshold. The European Commission will follow up on this advice.
Prices of Canned Tomatoes, May 2023: Italy, Spain, USA, Greece, Portugal.
The company Hunterlab launched 2 new spectrophotometers for the tomato processing industry, the Agera and the ColorFlex EZ Tomato.
In China, the province of Xinjiang suffered from snowfall early May, with one third of the tomato fields already planted, which could mean a significant reduction of the production.
In Italy, where price negotiations are at a standstill, the ANICAV proposes to move to a biennial agreement.
Graco organized a live tomato podcast, now available to watch on demand, on sustainable and cost-efficient solutions to transfer tomato varieties.
Greek exports of tomato products are on the rise, mainly due to a recent surge in sales of canned tomatoes.
TOP 50 global processors in 2022.
Mutti launches fresh tomato soups on the Italian market, where pasta consumption is declining while soup consumption is up, mainly due to young consumers.
California recorded heavy rainfalls, which delayed the planting and could result in a shortage of tomatoes this summer.
Tomato Paste Prices, May 2023: USA, Spain, Portugal, Italy, China, Chile.
A study from The Picky Eater website and The Food Institute revealed that Italian cuisine is the most popular worldwide.
Kraft-Heinz has recently invested in China and has big ambitions for the Chinese market.
Brazil's trade balance in tomato products is slowly improving, after nearly 15 years of deficit.
A report submitted by the AGRI Committee to the European parliament details the results of a study on the impact of extreme climate events on agriculture production in the EU.
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) have been officially published.
Global Imports of Tomato Products, updated May 17 2023.
New products were launched recently: new flavors for Heinz spicy sauces, tomato jam from Carrefour in Spain, new dishes from Valfrutta in Italy, tomato beer in New-Zealand, result of a collaboration between a farmer an a brewer.
The implementation of CBAM in Europe will affect the global metals trade. It is likely to cause higher prices and impact trade flows.
The Netherlands have asked the European Commission to open a zero-duty quota for tomato paste. TomatoEurope and the Coldiretti are opposed to it and believe it could damage the tomato processing industry.
The Turkish press has announced that Koç Holding, which holds 44% of Tat Gida's shares, is considering the sale of Tat Gida, the largest tomato processor in Turkey.
Global Exports of Tomato Paste, updated May 26, 2023.
In Northern Italy, an agreement was finally reached at 150 euros/tonne, an increase of more than 40% compared to last year.
Major floods hit northern and central Italy early and then mid-May. It is too early to assess the damage, but over a hundred cooperatives have been affected.

You can find the individual articles in the NEWS list and/or search by keyword, date etc.

Northern Italy, the 2023 season: agreement reached at EUR 150 /tonne

30/05/2023 See details

Global Exports of Tomato Paste, Updated May 26, 2023

26/05/2023 See details

Turkey: Tat Gida to be sold?

25/05/2023 See details

EU: a zero-duty import quota for the Netherlands?

25/05/2023 See details

Impact of CBAM on global metals trade

24/05/2023 See details

New products in the USA, Spain, Italy and New Zealand

23/05/2023 See details

Global Imports of Tomato Products, Updated May 17, 2023

22/05/2023 See details

EU: ETS and CBAM officially published

22/05/2023 See details

The impact of extreme climate events on agriculture production in the EU

18/05/2023 See details

Brazil: a trade deficit that is difficult to overcome

17/05/2023 See details

Kraft Heinz seeks gains in \'gigantic\' Chinese market

16/05/2023 See details

Study: Italian cuisine most popular worldwide, edging Japanese

15/05/2023 See details

Tomato Paste Prices, May 2023

12/05/2023 See details

California: heading to a shortened growing season?

11/05/2023 See details

Mutti launches fresh tomato soups

10/05/2023 See details

TOP 50 global processors in 2022

09/05/2023 See details

Greece: exports are on the rise

09/05/2023 See details

Prices for the 2023 season: the ANICAV proposes a biennial agreement

08/05/2023 See details

Breaking news: Snow in Xinjiang

08/05/2023 See details

HunterLab: spectrophotometer technology applied to the tomato processing industry

05/05/2023 See details

Prices of Canned Tomatoes, May 2023

04/05/2023 See details

EFSA proposes slashing exposure limits for BPA

03/05/2023 See details

WPTC crop update as of 29 April 2023

02/05/2023 See details

Sounds emitted by plants under stress are airborne and informative

02/05/2023 See details

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