Fresh market vs. processed tomatoes

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Fun fact! Processed tomato consumption is higher than fresh consumption at 73 pounds per capita vs. 20 pounds per capita.

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The majority of tomatoes grown for fresh market are picked by hand while tomatoes destined to be processed for canning are mechanically harvested. Processed tomato consumption is higher than fresh consumption at 73 pounds per capita vs. 20 pounds per capita.

Source: Tomatoes. Agricultural Marketing Resource Center. November 2021. Accessed February 22, 2024. https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/vegetables/tomatoes

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