More tomatoes planted for processing market in Italy The industrial tomato campaign is currently being planned and the stage of transplants depends on the area of reference. Apulia started in late March, while the Caserta area started early after stopping due to the frost in March, reports Filittpo Torrente, who runs his family business.
In the photo: Filippo Torrente.
According to a few producers from southern Italy, 10% more industrial tomatoes will be planted compared to 2020. There are no water procurement problems in Apulia, so there should be no problems if the weather remains good.
La Torrente is one of the largest processing businesses in southern Italy, whose brand identifies a wide range of Italian tomato products from Capitanata (Apulia), Basilicata and Campania in particular. 60 thousand tons of tomatoes are grown, including traditional and organic types, during each campaign.