California Tomato Farmers - The Fresh Standard

PRESS RELEASES

California Tomato Farmers is a new and innovative organization with many programs and activities currently under development. Click below for the latest press releases from us.

	California Tomato Farmers Awarded $900,000 For Export Market Development (PDF) - January 5, 2010
	Request for Proposal: Growth Plans for Covered Tomato Production In Interior Mexico (Spring, Summer, Fall) (DOC) - August 13, 2009
	CTF Statement On Today’s FDA Announcement on Commodity Specific Guidance (PDF) - July 31, 2009
	California Tomato Farmers awarded nearly one million dollars for export market development (PDF) - March 16, 2009
	CTF President Ed Beckman's Presentation to the 27th Annual Agribusiness Management Conference in Fresno (PDF) - November 18, 2008
	Tomato Industry Leaders Testify on Legislation Based on California/Florida Model Programs (DOC) - July 31, 2008
	Tomato Industry Leaders Testify on Legislation Based on California/Florida Model Programs (PDF) - July 31, 2008
	Testimony of Edward Beckman, President, California Tomato Farmers, Before The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations House Committee on Energy and Commerce July 31, 2008 (DOC)
	Testimony of Edward Beckman, President, California Tomato Farmers, Before The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations House Committee on Energy and Commerce July 31, 2008 (PDF) - July 31, 2008
	Testimony of Parker Booth, President, Delta Pre-Pack Inc. and Ace Tomato Co, Inc., Before The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations House Committee on Energy and Commerce July 31, 2008 (DOC)
	Testimony of Parker Booth, President, Delta Pre-Pack Inc. and Ace Tomato Co, Inc., Before The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations House Committee on Energy and Commerce July 31, 2008 (PDF)
	FDA Says It's Ok To Enjoy All Tomatoes (DOC) - July 17, 2008
	FDA Says It's Ok To Enjoy All Tomatoes (PDF) - July 17, 2008
	California Tomato Farmers CEO To Address Produce Marketing Association Foodservice Conference On Salmonella Crisis (DOC) - July 16, 2008
	California Tomato Farmers CEO To Address Produce Marketing Association Foodservice Conference On Salmonella Crisis (PDF) - July 16, 2008
	California Tomato Farmers to Host Congressional Tour of Tomato Fields and Facilities (DOC) - July 2, 2008
	California Tomato Farmers to Host Congressional Tour of Tomato Fields and Facilities (PDF) - July 2, 2008
	CTF Trace Back Requirements Verified Through Mandatory Government Inspections (DOC) - July 1, 2008
	CTF Trace Back Requirements Verified Through Mandatory Government Inspections (PDF) - July 1, 2008
	Tomatoes Return To Stores And Menus As California Begins Harvest (DOC) - June 12, 2008
	Tomatoes Return To Stores And Menus As California Begins Harvest (PDF) - June 12, 2008
	California Tomatoes Not Involved In Salmonella Outbreak (DOC) - June 10, 2008
	California Tomatoes Not Involved In Salmonella Outbreak (PDF) - June 10, 2008
	Statement From California Tomato Farmers: FDA Announces California Tomatoes Are Not The Source of the Salmonella Outbreak In New Mexico and Texas - June 6, 2008
	California Tomato Farmers becomes first commodity group to adopt "Spray Safe" - May 23, 2008
	California Tomato Farmers Hold First Advisory Panel Meeting - October 30, 2007
	California And Florida Tomato Producers Unified On Food Safety - July 10, 2007
	New Tomato Cooperative Targets Export Markets - April 26, 2007
	Open Letter From California Tomato Farmers Members - March 23, 2007
	California Tomato Farmers Announce "The Fresh Standard" - March 23, 2007

CTF IN THE NEWS

Click below for the latest news and information about us in the press.

	New Safety Benchmarks for Tomato Growers (Food Safety News) - December 27, 2009
	California Tomato Farmers hope for growth after salmonella scare (Restaurant News) - September 17, 2008
	U.S. probe into salmonella outbreak criticized (San Francisco Chronicle) - August 2, 2008
	Flawed inquiry hurt tomato growers, panel told (St. Petersburg Times) - August 1, 2008
	Tomato growers say scare cost millions (McClatchy) - August 1, 2008
	Authorities get advice on outbreak investigations (ThePacker.com) - August 1, 2008
	Salmonella probe likened to 'Keystone Kops' (Associated Press) - August 1, 2008
	Tomato growers blame FDA for hundreds of millions in losses (McClatchy) - July 31, 2008

LEADERSHIP:

When it comes to establishing and following tough standards for growing, auditing and traceability, California Tomato Farmers (CTF) are at the forefront of the North American field tomato industry. CTF ensures your food is safe and grown under the most stringent standards and protocol.