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Featured Tomato Varieties
Tomatoes are a foundational item in produce from sandwiches and salads to sauces and prepared items. At Maglio, tomatoes are more than a product category, they're a foundation we’ve supported with expertise and consistency for over a century.
We offer a broad range of tomato types to meet the needs of your program or operation. Each variety is sourced and handled with care to support quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction.
Round
Classic shape with firm, smooth skin. Perfect for slicing, sandwiches, and salads.
On the Vine
Flavorful and versatile, typically packed in clusters for easy use and display.
Cherry
Small, sweet, and perfect for salads or snacking programs.
Roma
Dense, flavorful, and ideal for sauces, cooking, or value-added applications.
Yellow
Extremely popular among people with acid reflux. Great for table decoration.
Grape
A great accompaniment on a salad. Sweet in flavor. Higher sugar content than the cherry variety.
Beefsteak
Large size and meaty texture, have a classic tomato flavor. Depending upon the variety, they can also be sweet to the taste. They are heavy, reaching weights as high as four pounds, and they range in color from pink, to vibrant red, to orange.
Heirloom
An open-pollinated (non-hybrid) heirloom cultivar of tomato. According to tomato experts, heirloom tomatoes can be classified into four categories: family heirlooms, commercial heirlooms, mystery heirlooms, and created heirlooms.
Organic
This is the gold standard among food-labeling terms. Certified organic crops generally cannot be produced using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or genetically modified organisms.
Ripening Guide
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Stage 2 – Mature Green:
Firm, green tomatoes with no visible pink; ideal for shipping long distances. -
Stage 2.5 – Breaker:
Slight blush of pink on less than 10% of the surface; ripening has begun. -
Stage 3 – Turning:
10–30% pink to red coloration; fruit is still firm and continues to ripen. -
Stage 3.5 – Partial Pink:
More uniform color development (30–60%) with good shipping potential. -
Stage 4 – Pink:
60–90% of the surface shows color; excellent balance of shelf life and ripeness. -
Stage 4.5 – Light Red:
Nearly fully red but still firm; ready for short-haul distribution. -
Stage 5 – Red:
Fully red, flavorful, and softening slightly; best for local or immediate use. -
Stage 5.5–6 – Deep Red:
Maximum color, softness increases; ideal for slicing or high-turnover displays.
Year-Round Availability
Tomatoes are a staple in produce programs, and we work to support your needs whether you’re sourcing in-season or planning for year-round programs. Seasonal availability varies by variety and origin; talk with our team to plan your purchases and ensure the right supply at the right time.
Tomatoes
Versatile. Dependable.