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Founded over a decade ago by a handful of tomato-loving friends, what began as a weekly gathering to discuss all things tomatoes has blossomed into a global community of over 1 million.
From hobbyists and backyard gardeners, to breeders and experts alike, World Tomato Society is deeply committed to research, education, and tomato preservation.
We’re committed to ensuring that a rich heritage of food biodiversity, including tomatoes, will flourish and enrich cuisines for generations to come.
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Chief Executive Officer
President and Founder
Helen’s Favorite Tomato Varieties:
Dancing with Smurfs,
Black Krim, Ananas Noire
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Chief Operating Officer
Director Of Research And Innovation
Andrea’s Favorite Tomato Varieties:
“I enjoy most purple varieties.
L’amore Della Nonna is my favorite.”
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Website Content Director
Dorota’s Favorite Tomato Varieties:
Stump of the World, Amish Rose, Ananas Zebra,
Italian Large Red Pear, Arbuznyy, Cowlick’s
Brandywine
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Tomato Database Manager
Rimantė’s Favorite Tomato Varieties:
“It depends on my mood… Sungold, Lady
Madonna, Xanadu Green Goddess, Long Tall
Sally, Linnaeus Heart, Pink Siberian Tiger.”
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Tomato Database Assistant
Keara’s Favorite Tomato Varieties:
Japanese Black Truffle, Hillbilly, Great White
Blue, Willa’s Cariboo Rose, Beauty King,
Long Tall Sally
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Founded over a decade ago by a handful of tomato-loving friends, what began as a weekly gathering to discuss all things tomatoes has blossomed into a global community of over 1 million.
From hobbyists and backyard gardeners, to breeders and experts alike, World Tomato Society is deeply committed to research, education, and tomato preservation.
We’re committed to ensuring that a rich heritage of food biodiversity, including tomatoes, will flourish and enrich cuisines for generations to come.
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Chief Executive Officer
President and Founder
Helen’s Favorite Tomato Varieties:
Dancing with Smurfs,
Black Krim, Ananas Noire
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Chief Operating Officer
Director Of Research And Innovation
Andrea’s Favorite Tomato Varieties:
“I enjoy most purple varieties.
L’amore Della Nonna is my favorite.”
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Website Content Director
Dorota’s Favorite Tomato Varieties:
Stump of the World, Amish Rose, Ananas Zebra,
Italian Large Red Pear, Arbuznyy, Cowlick’s
Brandywine
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Tomato Database Manager
Rimantė’s Favorite Tomato Varieties:
“It depends on my mood… Sungold, Lady
Madonna, Xanadu Green Goddess, Long Tall
Sally, Linnaeus Heart, Pink Siberian Tiger.”
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Tomato Database Assistant
Keara’s Favorite Tomato Varieties:
Japanese Black Truffle, Hillbilly, Great White
Blue, Willa’s Cariboo Rose, Beauty King,
Long Tall Sally
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