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NEWSDESK · 08/13/2026

Tomato Harvest in Apulia: Migrants Work Under Exploitative Conditions

Borgo Mezzanone - 13 August 2026: Between fields, warehouses and a former reception facility near Foggia, thousands of migrants live in improvised accommodation during the harvest season. A report published by Franceinfo on 12 August focuses on the tomato harvest in Apulia and on the people whose work stands at the beginning of European supply chains for canned tomatoes, passata and sauces.In the vicinity of Borgo Mezzanone, a small town in the province of Foggia, an informal settlement has developed over the years. Its size fluctuates with the harvest seasons. ...

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