The definitive website for research information on CALIFORNIA PROCESSING TOMATOES.
California produces over 95% of the tomatoes in the United States enjoyed as prepared sauces, salsas, soups, ketchup and much more. Listed below are the organizations which help bring this bounty to the consumer.
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| Processed Tomato Foundation www.tomatonet.org/ptf Partnership of California tomato growers and processors to address food safety and environmental topics. |
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| Processing Tomato Advisory
Board www.ptab.org Performs quality inspection of all fruit before it is processed in California. |
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Tomato Research Institute www.tomatonet.org/ctri.htm Funds processing tomato crop improvement research and development. |
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Tomato Growers Association www.ctga.org A farmer-owned cooperative representing growers in the business of provding processed tomatoes to the world. |
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League of Food Processors www.clfp.com Representing and promotingfruit and vegetable processors in California for over 100 years. |
Sources of Crop Production Information
Growing tomatoes for processing is best in long warm dry summers such as in California. Even under best conditions, the crop requires careful attention and benefits from the latest technology. The following links are some of the best in the world.
California
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Midwest US
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Around the World
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Gardening and General Tomato Information
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