Tomato of the future

Fruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes

2025-11-06T17:29:00+00:00By

On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand

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Tomato of the future

Fruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes

On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand

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Tomato of the future

Fruitnet Tomato Congress looks to the future of tomatoes

On 11-12 November in Malaga, Spain, essential event focuses on how the fresh tomato business can cope with future challenges like climate change, labour challenges, and evolving consumer demand

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