WORKSHOPS

Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Genetics Workshop: Where the Tomato of the Future Begins

A visit to Granada La Palma’s experimental farm, where it tests new tomato varieties of different typologies every year and analyses their behaviour under real growing conditions. A tour through the work of selection and varietal improvement, evaluating aspects such as flavour, resistance, yield, appearance, shelf-life and agronomic adaptation to identify the tomatoes that best respond to the needs of the grower, the market and the consumer.

• Laboratory Workshop: The Science Behind Every Tomato

An introduction to the intensive analytical work that accompanies Granada La Palma’s crops. Every year, the group conducts a large number of analyses that allow it to better understand the plant, anticipate potential issues and make more precise decisions regarding nutrition, plant health, quality and crop performance. Applied science directly in the field.

• Sensory Analysis & Tasting Workshop: Flavour is Also Analysed

A practical experience to discover how Granada La Palma evaluates a product from a sensory perspective: aroma, colour, texture, juiciness, balance, intensity and, of course, flavour. Participants will taste different varieties of tomatoes, identify their main characteristics and learn about some of the factors that build their sensory profile, such as the volatile compounds and agents responsible for much of their aroma and final flavour perception. They will also discover how sensory analysis is used to better understand each product, detect nuances and perfect it before it hits the market.

• Innovation in Fresh-Cut & Ready-to-Eat (IV & V Range) Workshop: New Ways to Enjoy the Tomato

An overview of how Granada La Palma transforms fresh produce into new solutions adapted to modern consumption habits. Gazpachos, plant-based burgers, freeze-dried products, culinary aids, vegetable bars and other developments that combine innovation, convenience, flavour and crop utilisation. The goal: to take the full potential of the tomato far beyond the fresh market.

DELEGATE TOURS

Fruitnet Tomato Congress delegates can sign up for hosted tours to selected retail stores and distribution facilities. A separate booking form will be sent to all registered delegates to secure their space on these tours. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.