Square tomato reshapes California tomato industry
The square or blocky tomato, bred for machine harvest, boosts yields and stabilizes supply, threatening a shakeout among small canners and growers. California dominates 85 percent of U.S. processing tomatoes with $2.3 billion in annual industry activity, while Sun Garden and Tillie Lewis face plant closures and price pressures as tech drives consolidation.
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Navy reverses plan for first female shipboard pilots
Navy cancel ships assignment for Lt. Colleen Nevins and Lt. Karen Thornton to a six month Mediterranean voyage aboard the Kalamazoo. Instead they will join two two month exercises Solid Shield and Teamwork 80 to fly from ships, aiming to preserve equitable flight time and qualifications amid unsettled warship schedules and Iran tensions.
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Beauty Improvement Plan VI Don’t Feel Guilty Start Over
Health columnist Josephine Lowman outlines a positive mindset for weight loss and the role of exercise along with practical daily menu items. She emphasizes avoiding guilt after slips, explains calories burned through activity, and provides a sample Friday menu with light meals and a mock pizza option.
Supermarket refunds and couponing tips stir shopper action
Letters from readers urge better access to refund forms and discuss double and triple coupon savings. Advice explains tax implications of couponing, while manufacturers list ongoing refund offers and deadlines, with readers from Texas New York and Kentucky contributing experiences.
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