Trouble for Tomato Producers in Paraguay

By Michelle Fabio

For tomato growers in Paraguay, there really can be too much of a good thing.

Because of overproduction in its sector, tomato producers registered a loss of $25 million this past October.

Juan Martinez, president of the Paraguayan Chamber of Fruit and Vegetable Producers, says that there are simply too many tomatoes being produced for Paraguay’s needs which has led to over 100 tons of tomatoes rotting every day in storage.

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