The North American tomato market is experiencing severe supply constraints across all regions due to ongoing weather disruptions, with many suppliers declaring AOG/Force Majeure, leading to record-high prices, limited availability, and only gradual improvement expected into late April and May.
- Florida: Extremely limited supply; rounds nearly unavailable, Roma's tight, cherries recovering with low yields and fair quality.
- Mexico: Heat impacting production and shelf life; strong domestic demand and holiday labor shortages limiting exports resulting in mixed quality.
- Canada (Greenhouse): Slow ripening due to weather; tight supply but strong quality; steady demand supporting higher prices.
- Overall Market: Widespread shortages across all varieties paired with contract disruptions combine to drive spot prices up. Best quality being sourced from greenhouse, weaker shelf life in field crops.