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Tomato Week 2021 provided fresh data on tomatoes
Tomato Week 2021 by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) was packed with the latest data and market trends for the fresh tomato industry. The webinar series began on March 9th and concluded on March 11th.
To kick off Tomato Week, Rick Stein from FMI, The Food Industry Association shared the latest data about fresh tomatoes in supermarkets and predictions for the industry moving forward. An important theme throughout Stein’s presentation was the growth of e-commerce markets and how these impacted fresh imported tomatoes.
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Tomato Week covers e-commerce trends, COVID-19 and more
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has opened registration for Tomato Week 2021 which takes place March 8-12. The event is open to all who have an interest in learning more about the tomato industry.
The week s events include:
March 9th: What’s Next for the Tomato Market?
From e-commerce trends to the experience of shoppers, Rick Stein from FMI, The Food Industry Association will share the latest data gathered about tomatoes in supermarkets and predictions for the tomato industry moving forward. (Register here.)
March 10th:
The Effect of Tomatoes on The Economy: March 10th