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The Purple Tomato:  antioxidants, color, taste

The purple color reflects the increased antioxidant content and presents a beautiful color and contrast on the plate, with a deep tomato taste.  

The Purple Tomato from Norfolk Healthy Produce

US Regulatory Path Completed: USDA Sept 2022 & FDA June 2023. 

See press release here.

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Bioengineered for health and nutrition.

Norfolk uses a patented technology to develop next -generation fruits and vegetables to provide options for wellness-centric eating. 

In the News

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JUNE 20, 2023

U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION

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FDA consultation completed: Increased levels of anthocyanins in the fruit
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Mar 24, 2023

FORBES

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This Company’s GMO Will Help Feed The World, By Being Eaten
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MAY 22, 2023

AGFUNDER

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GM tomatoes are coming back, but this time they’re purple, and packed with new health benefits
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JANUARY 18, 2023

EATINGWELL

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What Are Purple Tomatoes and Are They Healthy?
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September 28, 2022

FOOD & WINE

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USDA Approves Genetically Modified, Antioxidant-Rich Purple Tomato
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

CNN

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A new, genetically modified purple tomato may hit the grocery market stands
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MARCH 2, 2022

FAST COMPANY

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Behold the Purple
Tomato, a New
Designer Super Fruit
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JULY 20, 2021

THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Learning to Love GMOs
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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APHIS Issues First Regulatory Status Review Response: Norfolk Plant Sciences’ Purple Tomato
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