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California 2025 forecast rises to 10 million tonnes

29/08/2025

2025 season
Sophie Colvine
California,
North America
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The 2025 California Processing Tomato Report released by USDA NASS on August 28, 2025 indicates that the contracted production for California processing tomatoes is now forecast at 11.0 million (short) tons, averaging 55.0 tons per acre.

This is just below 10 million metric tonnes (9.979.000 tonnes) for a yield of 123 metric tonnes per hectare. This forecast is 1 percent below last year’s contracted production of 11.1 million tons, and 7 percent above the May forecast (10.3 million short tons – 9.344 million metric tonnes). The projected harvested acreage of tomatoes grown under contract is 200,000 acres, down 10 percent from 2024.

The report states that mild spring temperatures and adequate water supply provided tomato growers with favorable planting conditions and a good start to the developing crop. Cooler than normal summer temperatures have boosted yields to record high levels. The processing tomato harvest began the first week of July and may finish a little later than last year because of the larger than expected crop. However, if contracts are fulfilled and canneries decide not to process more tonnage, some acreage may be left unharvested. To date, tomato quality is reported to be good.

The Processing Tomato Advisory Board published shipments through August 23, 2025, showing a 6% decrease compared to this time last year.

Source: USDA NASS