100 Years of Boswell

Processing tomatoes

Tomatoes At J. G. Boswell, fresh tomatoes go from field to paste in just four hours or less, giving customers the freshest, highest-quality product on the market. With custom tomato-processing plants that are designed, built, and operated by Boswell engineers in Corcoran and Buttonwillow (both located near the fields), Boswell controls every step of the process, from growing and harvesting to processing and packaging. Boswell is committed to sustainability and efficiency, aiming for near-zero waste. Tomato by-products, like seeds and peel, are repurposed for cattle feed, and the company constantly improves water and energy usage. Drip irrigation reduces water consumption while increasing yields, and recycled water is used multiple times during the processing. The plants are also equipped with advanced systems to reduce natural gas usage and greenhouse gas emissions.

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