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07/16/2026

🍅 TOMATO BITES by Morning Star – July 2026 Release 🎥

California's 2026 processing tomato harvest is now underway, providing the first look at crop performance beyond preseason expectations. In this July TOMATO BITES by Morning Star update, Aaron Giampietro shares the latest observations on early yield and quality, harvest timing, weather impacts, and what the newest California inventory data may mean for the months ahead.

06/04/2026

🎥 California Crop Outlook Remains Encouraging Following May USDA NASS Report 🍅

As California's 2026 processing tomato crop begins to take shape, Morning Star colleague Aaron Giampietro is back with our June edition of TOMATO BITES by Morning Star. This month's update covers the latest USDA NASS acreage and production outlook, the impact of California's unusually warm spring, current water supply conditions, and key developments influencing global tomato markets. Watch now for the latest insights as we head toward harvest.

02/17/2026

🍅 Part 3 of our TOMATO BITES by Morning Star series is now live! 🎥

Over the past two weeks, we’ve explored raw material dynamics and California’s water outlook. Now we turn to the market itself.

In this final installment, we break down 2026 crop intentions, inventory levels following record production, and the demand signals shaping both domestic and export movement. When you connect the data, the trends provide important perspective on how the industry is positioning for the year ahead.

If you’re planning, purchasing, or simply watching the market closely, this is the conversation you won’t want to miss. Take a few minutes to watch and let us know your perspective.

02/10/2026

Our next TOMATO BITES by Morning Star is out!

We spend most of the year focused on ex*****on. Once a year, we step back to look at the bigger picture.
Our annual long-format TOMATO BITES video is releasing as a three-part series - one chapter at a time. In Part 1, we dig into the raw material side of the processing tomato industry and what recent seasons reveal when viewed in context.

Stay tuned for Part 2!

12/22/2025