Consumers love fresh Florida tomatoes

Among vegetables, fresh tomatoes rank third in popularity with American consumers, after potatoes and lettuce. Tomato consumption in the US has increased by 50% over the past 40 years, and continues to climb. In 2009, per capita consumption reached 19.3 pounds per person, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service.

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