California Sun Grower Services

09/17/2026

🍅 TOMATO BITES by Morning Star – September 2026 Release 🎥

Morning Star colleague Aaron Giampietro is back with another TOMATO BITES by Morning Star update. This month, Aaron shares the latest from California’s 2026 processing tomato harvest, a growing global focus on tomato provenance and supply-chain transparency, and new research exploring the potential benefits of concentrated tomato products.

08/27/2026

There’s always more to learn about tomatoes–and we’re excited to see where that learning can take us! 🍅

Our new APEX pilot plant is helping us take tomato variety trialing beyond the field and follow each variety through processing and into finished-product applications.

From yield and Brix to viscosity, color, flavor and product performance, APEX gives us a closer look at what makes each variety unique and how it performs along the way.

Take a look inside APEX and hear from Aaron Giampietro, Emily Clay and Leo Franco as they share what we’re learning and how this new pilot plant is helping connect the entire tomato journey–from field to finished product.

▶️ Check out the video and see APEX in action!

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.

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