Who Invented the Cherry Tomato?

Published: June 14, 2016, 1:12 a.m.

In the 1960s, cherry tomatoes were nearly impossible to find in the grocery store. By the 1990s, it was hard to get a salad without them. Somehow, within a couple of decades, the tiny tomatoes had taken over. Where did they come from? And who lay behind their sudden rise to glory?\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices