Tomatoes

By: Source: AARP.org Date Posted: 2005-07-18 10:52:00-04:00

The Agriculture Department says the average American eats more than 18 pounds of fresh tomatoes a year. That's a major increase over the past decade, resulting from the availability of more varieties and America's recent focus on healthy eating.

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Additional Resources

U.S. Department of Agriculture

USDA Economic Research Service Briefing Room: Tomatoes

Factors Affecting Tomato Consumption in the United States

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