Pomodori tomatoes rounding the bend
The producer of Dunlop tires is working on producing a new type of rubber derived from tomatoes. Because tomato enzymes have a reinforcing effect, it is expected that this new rubber will reduce tire wear. Natural rubber is used as a raw material for tires. However, in Southeast Asia, where more than 90 percent of the primary materials are grown, there are concerns that the source is being

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