Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or American Heart month, February is full of HEART! For Houweling’s, our tomatoes represent our heart. They’re the foundation of why we exist as a company and not only do they fill our hearts up with love and admiration … they also happen to be heart healthy.
The bond of tomatoes and humans is magnified when you look at the history of tomatoes and humans:
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With the turn of the calendar from 2013 to 2014, many people start the year off with a New Year’s Resolution. At Houweling’s, each department has come forward with a resolution for the January issue of “The Vine” and unlike the usual “go to the gym” or “eat healthier” resolutions, our management team are committed to seeing these through. Some are simple, some are large, but all will make a difference!… Read more
The October issue of “The Vine” celebrates the installation of the final of our three Con-Gen engines. The project, like many that blaze a new trail, was not without its challenges but this September we installed the final of our three Con-Gen engines to support our 125 acres of California growing area. Take a look to learn how we supply power to 13,200 homes, reclaim CO2, thermal power and condensed water for our operations.… Read more
July brings another edition of the Houweling’s Tomatoes Vine Online and this month you can follow week 2 of our “Seeds of Tomorrow” project. We highlight the journey of two Houweling’s team members as they share their experience of building a greenhouse in Tactic, Guatemala.
Also, snack with pleasure as we sound the trumpets for our Little Sweetoms. These sweet tomato delights will meet the demand for healthy snacks; providing a sweet crunchy bite that kids love and parents can feel good about giving to their kids.… Read more
June brings another edition of the Houweling’s Tomatoes Vine Online. Featuring our Roasted Strawberry Tomato Crostini recipe, it is a simple recipe that can make you look like a real gourmet if you bring them along to a summer party. My favourite selection from the June Vine is the comment we received from M. Brown of Twentynine Palms, CA. I am very proud of our locally grown produce, both from Camarillo, CA and Delta, BC.… Read more
