The New Zealand fresh tomato industry

In New Zealand fresh tomatoes are predominantly grown in greenhouses but there is also a small volume grown outdoors.

The greenhouse sector is in production all year round while the outdoor fresh tomato sector is seasonal, producing tomatoes in summer and early autumn.

Greenhouse production is centred around Auckland, the central North Island, Nelson and Christchurch, with smaller units in other regions particularly Northland and the East Cost of the North Island.