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What’s next for the tomato business?

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Catch a preview of the conversation set to take shape at Fruitnet Tomato Congress 2026 in Granada, Spain, on 5-6 November

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FTC2026 preview

What’s next for the tomato business?

Catch a preview of the conversation set to take shape at Fruitnet Tomato Congress 2026 in Granada, Spain, on 5-6 November

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