Tale of Two Tomatoes

Day tripper
Lucy is picked and delivered to market within a day or two. The short distance from field to fork gives her that unmistakably fresh tomato flavor.

A long and
weary road

It can take Tom up to two weeks to reach your market. During his journey he's been picked green, waxed, boxed, and gassed. He's anything but fresh.

fresh Lucy tomato Tom two weeks in truck
From field to fork, an average dinner travels 1,500 miles.

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