A little old, but entertaining: http://timworstall.typepad.com/timworstall/2004/04/the_eu_and_toma.html Why you can't get grape tomatoes in Europe because the EU doesn't know about them and hence won't let you have them. :) Madhu <<< * >>> Madhu Menon Shiok Far-eastern Cuisine Indiranagar, Bangalore http://www.shiokfood.com Chef's Notes: http://www.shiokfood.com/notes/