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Kraft Heinz has opened a new €70 million factory in Spain, increasing its production capacity by 50%
Over the past three years, Kraft Heinz has significantly enhanced its Alfaro sauce facility in northern Spain with a €70 million investment, creating 39 new jobs. The upgrade includes state-of-the-art speed-filling lines and a new pilot plant at its Nijmegen R&D center. As a result, the facility is now one of Kraft Heinz’s most efficient

World Price Index February 2025
WORLD PRICE TRENDS crop 2024 prices Price per Kg, packed in aseptic bag in 220 l. (55 gal) drum – unless otherwise specified Origin 28/30CB 28/30CB organic 28/30HB* 36/38CB 12/14HB Diced Crushed Italy €1.700 no offer no offer €1.950 no offer no offer no offer Spain €1.125 no offer €1.175 €1.400 €0.680 €0.620 €0.550 Portugal

Spain: agreement for the 2025 price of processing tomato
In Spain, the cooperative industries of Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias Extremadura have agreed to a contract with their farmers for the 2025 tomato processing campaign at a price of €115 per ton. This price is higher than other local industries, demonstrating the importance of the cooperative movement in the region’s rural and economic development. The set price
Tomato growers in Extremadura surpass Andalusian tomato growers for the first time in real yields in MT/hectare, up to 97.74
At field level, the 2024 industrial tomato season in Extremadura – the national leader in production – will be remembered for a long time. The weather conditions and the unlimited availability of water, together with improvements in plant and irrigation efficiency, have allowed regional growers to produce a total of 2.24 million tonnes of tomato
The Struggles of Dangote Tomato Processing Company
Established in 2015 by Aliko Dangote, the Dangote Tomato Processing Company has faced persistent challenges, including high operational costs, inconsistent tomato supplies, and competition from cheap, low-quality imports. These factors have severely impacted its profitability and market presence. Former managing director Abdulkarim Kaita attributes the company’s struggles to government negligence, allowing substandard tomato paste imports—often