The tomato lover's tomato

"I like to think of Tropical cherry tomatoes on the vine a bit like the great grapes on the vine that go into the world’s finest wines," proudly declares Daniel Kretzschmar, Nunhems Produce Chain Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa. "Like vintage wine grapes, Tropical tomatoes are extremely rich in natural sugars and their complex and subtle taste is truly a refined delight. And, of course, they have wonderful color and shape which means they will grace the most elegant dishes. Tropical is truly the tomato lover’s tomato."

Great tomato vineyards
Tropical cherry tomatoes on the vine are an extraordinary variety developed by Nunhems to produce very uniform medium-sized premium cherry tomatoes that grow symmetrically on a very fine olive-green vine. Cultivated by very select growers exclusively in Mediterranean countries, they benefit from the sun-drenched climates and warm temperatures that are unique to that part of the world. The result is the nec plus ultra of cherry tomatoes that look great, smell great and taste great.

Attractive to the eye
Once on retailers’ shelves or market stalls, Tropical cherry tomatoes on the vine stand out from the competition. Stylishly packaged in beautifully-designed barquettes, they are a distinctive and attractive addition to fresh fruit and vegetable displays. The ruby-red color of the tomato and the naturally fresh appearance of their stalks will attract the eye of the most discerning consumers looking for a premium high-end product.

Retailers and fresh food merchants can count on consistent quality and a secured European-wide supply chain, which means they’ll always be delivered on time and that the product will arrive in impeccable shape, ready for convenient placing in shops and stands. And, of course, Tropical cherry tomatoes on the vine have a very long shelf life, staying fresh and looking fresh for several days. Having been ripened to perfection on the vine, they will maintain their appearance and will continue to taste as good as the day they were picked.

The sweet taste of quality
Of course, looks aren’t everything! Tropical cherry tomatoes on the vine above all offer the consumer a perfect preparation and taste experience. They will also be pleased with their texture, a perfect balance of flesh and gel that doesn’t spurt or collapse when cut. Tropical cherry tomatoes on the vine can also be warmed and served as a graceful decorative element in gastronomic dishes.

Once in the plate or the salad bowl, Tropical cherry tomatoes on the vine will offer the diner the ultimate taste experience. Rich in natural sweetness, firm, juicy and enhanced by a deep and natural aroma, they will impress the most demanding palates.

"Tropical cherry tomatoes on the vine are truly a natural wonder," concludes Daniel Kretzschmar, "They’ve been available in Europe for two years now and the 2010 vintage is promising. With people looking for a bit of sunshine on their tables, they will be enchanted with this great Mediterranean product that will bring sunshine and refinement to their table!"

About Nunhems
Nunhems, a subsidiary of Bayer CropScience, is the global specialist in vegetable genetics and services. As a globally integrated group of teams Nunhems builds unique customer relationships and shares products, concepts and expertise with the professional horticultural production industry and supply chain. Its portfolio includes leading varieties and brands in crops such as leek, onion, carrot, melon, cucumber, tomato, watermelon, lettuce and pepper. With annual sales of EUR 240 million (2009) and an extensive range of 28 crops and some 2,500 varieties, Nunhems is among the world’s leading vegetable seed companies. With more than 1,500 people Nunhems is present in all major vegetable production areas in the world.

Contact:

Claudia Steger, phone: +31 (0)475 599 168
E-mail: c.steger@nunhems.com

Maria José Marí, phone: +34 96 159 42 20
E-mail: m.mari@nunhems.com

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