TOMATO PROCESSING PLANT 11 TONS/DAY

Tomato, though botanically a fruit for the purpose of trade, is generally considered a vegetable because of the way in which it is consumed. Tomatoes are widely grown in all parts of the world. Tomato fits easily into different cropping systems, has high economic value and fruits can be processed, dried, canned and bottled. Moreover, tomatoes contribute to a healthy, well balanced diet. Tomatoes are rich in potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and small amounts of calcium. Tomatoes contain a lot of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin B3. They have small amounts of other B vitamins, and vitamin E. Tomatoes are mostly grown by a large number of smallholder farmers with holdings of between 1-3 acres of land. Tomato production is growing worldwide because consumers demanding a wider range of innovative, value-added products. Due to increasing standards of living in the cities and the rapid urbanization taking place in the rural areas, consumption of tomato based products is expected to go up steadily. The major institutional customers of tomato paste are restaurants. At present, the market of ketchup/puree, especially in the urban areas, is dominated by brands likes MEGGI and KISSAN. Some medium and small companies are also engaged in its production. However, because of poor post harvest infrastructure and value addition, a huge quantity of tomato get wasted in the supply chain