摘要:This paper presents the results of surveys of fresh tomato consumers conducted in 1990 in four New Jersey produce venues: a supermarket, a farmers’ market, an at-th-farm store, and two roadside stands, The surveys were conductedthrough faceto-face interviews. Consumers’ preferences, purchasingpatterns, attitudesand demographicswere examined. Results of the surveys suggest that supermarketsshould emphasizeprice and conveniencein marketing fresh tomatoes; whereas farmers’ markets, at-the-farm stores, and roadside stands should emphasize taste and freshness.