Bringing flavor and dynamism to the mini-plum market

Yuksel Seeds is celebrating the growing success of Tobralina, a mini-plum tomato variety, in the Mexican market.

Launched in Mexico in 2025, Tobralina from Yuksel Seeds has received positive commercial feedback from growers and distributors across the country. Tobralina has proven to be a winning combination of grower-friendly traits and consumer-preferred flavor, solidifying its role in the country's thriving tomato export and retail market.

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Tobralina is a red mini-plum tomato variety that combines robust agronomic performance with strong consumer appeal. The plant is characterized by its indeterminate growth habit, strong structure, short internodes, and balanced productivity. Each mini-plum tomato weighs between 11 and 13 grams and features an attractive red color, a rich aroma, and a pleasant taste. The tomatoes are harvested in a loose format, with each cluster containing 15 to 20 fruits, and they offer a long shelf life. The plant exhibits high resistance to several diseases, including ToMV, Va, Vd, Fol 0-1, and Ff A-B, as well as intermediate resistance to TYLCV and ToBRFV.

This mini-plum tomato was also recognized and awarded by the International Taste Institute in 2024, receiving accolades for its visual appeal, texture, and outstanding taste profile—an endorsement of its strong positioning in both professional and consumer markets.

"Growers appreciate Tobralina's productivity and resistance package, while the value chain is excited about its shelf life, flavor, and market appeal," said Luis Escobar, Yuksel Seeds Regional Manager for the Americas.

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"The flavor profile of Tobralina does not change with ToBRFV resistance. Our commitment is to maintain the best flavor while providing growers with the tools they need to achieve superior results," added Escobar.

"We analyze the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to understand the composition of our varieties, define their flavor profiles, and confirm that our ToBRFV-resistant varieties retain the aromatic taste that the market prefers," he concluded.