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Heat hits shelf-life of Belgian tomatoes

2026-08-25T09:21:00+01:00By

Belgian tomato growers have faced shelf-life issues in recent weeks due to repeated heatwaves, making nearby markets like the UK especially attractive

  • Heat hits shelf-life of Belgian tomatoes

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Heat hits shelf-life of Belgian tomatoes

Belgian tomato growers have faced shelf-life issues in recent weeks due to repeated heatwaves, making nearby markets like the UK especially attractive

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