“A nickname for the fruit was the “poison apple” because it was thought that aristocrats got sick and died after eating them, but the truth of the matter was that wealthy Europeans used pewter plates, which were high in lead […]
It’s a bio-engineered plant that yields purple colored tomatoes with extra anti-oxidants. This newsletter first linked to a write-up about the company in September 2021, so it’s cool to see it start shipping. “Seeds are available at www.norfolkhealthyproduce.com. Packets of 10 high […]
Researchers grew five types of tomatoes in soil and hydroponics to see how much bacteria impacted flavor. A lot, it seems! | learn more
“When a tuna marketing executive took a bite of the dehydrated tomato seasoned with olive oil, algae extract, spices, and soy sauce early last year, he was shook. “This is going to be a problem for us,” he said.” | learn more
I never thought I’d have a favorite brand of tomato, but I do! Kim and I have been buying these greenhouse-grown local tomatoes for a while, and their consistency is great. Glad to see this company growing. | learn more