required report public distribution date 5 28 2004 gain number it4011 it4010 italy tomatoes and products annual approved by amy burdett us embassy prepared alberto menghini highlights italian tomato production is expected to reach a record high in 05 favorable climatic conditions low stock are boosting plantings for processing up 10 from 2003 04 at 8 million tons eu common agricultural policy remains key driver of the industry creating some concern about its future perspectives includes psd changes yes trade matrix rome it1 it table contents situation outlook 3 fresh 4 canned 6 paste 7 tomatoe sauce 9 matrixes 11 after very poor 2002 03 below expectations good rain cool temperatures april may stocks resulting two previous unfavorable campaigns boost planted acreage
