Summary

The project developed a new ‘gourmet’ tomato vinegar product from the substantial quantities of waste tomato by-product left by the important tomato industry in Malta.

Local farmers and agro-processors came together to carry out a research project to test and develop this niche product so that it can be effectively placed on the market, once its commercial viability has been established.

Results

• Demonstrated successful production of tomato vinegar from waste tomato by-product

• Established the commercial viability of the new product

• Increased income for tomato producers

• Jobs preserved in the agri-food sector