The tomato is one of the most prominent and popular vegetables in the world. The second-largest tomato grower in the world is India. Over the past 15 years, tomato production has increased gradually as a result of rising demand, greater consumption, and higher rates of return. The tomato, which is eaten both raw and cooked, is one of the most significant products on the Indian market. Therefore, the country as a whole needs this exquisite fruit. Every year, enormous amounts of tomatoes are transported from the production area to several destinations. Tomatoes are also transported from Anand to other parts of India. Therefore, the current study was undertaken to evaluate the different post-harvest handling procedures associated with tomato supply, its losses, and supply economics. Because traders and other participants are untrained and ignorant of the tomato fruit’s physiology, improper handling and loss follow. Losses during sorting were shown to be 8–10%, but physical weight loss was observed to be 2-3% during transportation. The tomato supply chain is impacted by inadequate handling, collecting, and packing house facilities. Growers do not gain anything; rather, intermediaries and merchants do. Retailers make between Rs. 4 and Rs. 7 per kilogramme sold at the final location. At every point of the supply chain, scientific involvement is generally necessary.

Author(s) Details:

K. V. Vala,
College of Food Processing Technology and BioEnergy, Anand Agricultural University, Anand (Gujarat), India.

M. T. Kumpavat,
College of Food Processing Technology and BioEnergy, Anand Agricultural University, Anand (Gujarat), India.

S. Dutta,
College of Food Processing Technology and BioEnergy, Anand Agricultural University, Anand (Gujarat), India.

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Keywords: Tomato supply, long distance transportation, economics of supply, losses