Tomatoes for the fresh market: research in this field is mainly concentrated on “determinate types" which vary from large fruited hybrids to the "cherry” types in order to offer a complete range.

ISI Sementi is by far marketleader in the "cherry” market in Italy, and also abroad these types meet a growing interest.

Also good results have been obtained with the determinate hybrids for the fresh market by introducing varieties with certain resistances to diseases, and by improving the storage quality maintaining the good taste and nutritional components.