Tomato: A fruit that exceeds expectations and promises sustained growth in Argentina

Published 2022년 8월 27일

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Argentina is a major producer of tomatoes, with the crop being the country's second most important horticultural crop after the potato. The cultivation of tomatoes is mainly in the provinces of Mendoza and San Juan, and the area cultivated has seen a 36% increase since 2019. The country has also seen a consistent increase in tomato exports for fresh consumption over the past ten years, with 25,000 tons already exported in 2022. The National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality (Senasa) plays a key role in the tomato industry, promoting consumption, improving quality, and coordinating monitoring and emergency plans. The family sector plays a significant role in marketing tomatoes, particularly in concentrator markets and free fairs.

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Vegetables are a classic on the Argentine table. The growing trend in exports and cultivated area indicates the potential of the fruit. Buenos Aires – The tomato is a plant cultivated worldwide for the consumption of its fruit. In Argentina it is one of the favorites, its consumption is around 16 kilograms per person per year and it is chosen both fresh, dry or industrialized (for example, in sauces, puree, juices, canned, among others). Its flavor is essentially determined by the content of sugars and organic acids, while its composition differs according to the variety, the way it is grown (outdoors or in a greenhouse) and its state of maturity. The National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality (Senasa) promotes the consumption of this food that has a high nutritional quality and vitamin content: where vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and fiber stand out. In addition to its use as a vegetable, medicinal digestive and disinfectant properties are attributed to it. In our ...

Source: Rural Net