In A Reporter at Large, “TOMATOES” (The New Yorker, Jan. 24, 1977), Tom Whiteside, wondering why he can’t buy a truly fresh tomato, sets out to learn why supermarket tomatoes are pale pink, tough and tasteless. What he discovers is a compelling reminder, nearly 35 years old, about the impact of farming practices on the taste and health benefits of what we eat.

You can find the article in The New Yorker’s digital archive. Read an abstract here:

http://www.newyorker.com/archive/1977/01/24/1977_01_24_036_TNY_CARDS_000318692

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