By Sharon Palmer, RD News & Events - Florida Tomato Committee Click hereread more, Youre probably familiar with salty, sweet, bitter, and sour, but did you know theres a fifth taste? Registration is required for any and all events. By Clint Thompson One tomato industry expert voiced his optimism Wednesday about the upcoming season despite numerous challenges facing Florida growers this year. Spring is a time for cleaning and renewal. It is an agreement between the Department of Commerce (DOC) and signatory producers/exporters of fresh tomatoes produced in Mexico to ensure they sell Mexican tomatoes at or above . 10 good reasons to eat more! According to statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), around 340 billion pounds (170 million tons) of fresh and processed tomatoes were produced globally in 2014 (FAO 2017). Bad enough that Reggie Brown, manager of the Florida Tomato Committee and executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Exchange, began his annual state-of-the- industry address at the Florida Tomato Conference, held Sept. 7-12 at the Naples Ritz-Carlton, here, by leading attendees in a chant of "It's over.""What do you say after a year . Regulating the Handling of Tomatoes Registration after Aug. 29 will incur an additional $50 fee. Photo by Roon Z on Pexels.com The Florida Tomato Institute will present industry and research updates. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. The Southeast Produce Council will honor Paul J. DiMare Sr. with its 2013 Lifetime Achievementread more, Palm Beach Post Tomatoes Archives - Page 3 of 20 - Specialty Crop Industry The address is 481 W. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, Florida, 33935. Click on the link for Continue Reading read more, Who knew that produce had the power to brighten your day? Participants may register for one or both sessions. Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, District 2 Counties According to the Specialty Crop Industry article, the speakers will be discussing trends affecting the industrys future, how diseases and insects are impacting production,and how genetic research is impacting the crops future.. Registration is FREE for employees of Florida tomato growers/packers, sponsors, presenters and the University of Florida. Florida, September Food Festivals, Shows, Food Wine & Beer Events Contact Craig Frey, Hendry County Extension director, at (863) 674-4092 or at craigfrey@ufl.edu for more information.
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