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Polish market participants say of arrival of first domestic greenhouse tomatoes
The Polish market participants said of arrival of first volumes of domestic greenhouse tomatoes this week, according to FreshMarket.
Warm weather conditions had a positive effect on ripening terms of domestic vegetables in Poland last week. As a result, more and more greenhouse farms started their tomato season. Starting prices of B size tomatoes vary between 1.56-1.76 euro/kg, and BB size produce is offered at 1.72-1.96 euro/kg.
It should be noted that current supply of domestic tomatoes is not high in Poland now, and the market participants expect greenhouse farms to ship first large volumes at least in a month.
We would remind you that the 2015 Polish domestic tomato season also started in the beginning of April. Prices of first volumes of B size tomatoes were similar to current levels, while BB size produce was 7% less expensive. It should also be noted that prices had been rapidly decreasing since the beginning of the previous season, and tomatoes became 50% less expensive over a month. As regards this season's outlook, the market participants expect negative price trend also to be in effect this year in case of stable favorable weather conditions.