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US tomato prices rose by about 40% between January and April, the biggest three-month increase since 2006, due to crop losses in Mexico and Florida.
Mexico, Florida, US
Who
Emma Court, David Branch, David Magaña
What
US tomato prices rose by about 40% between January and April, the biggest three-month increase since 2006, due to crop losses in Mexico and Florida.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:46:20 GMT · 2h 15m ago
Where
Mexico, Florida, US ·
Why
A 'double whammy' of a freeze in Florida and drought and unseasonal rains in Mexico caused significant crop losses, leading to a shortage of tomatoes.
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How this affects you
Consumers are paying substantially more for tomatoes, with prices remaining over 30% higher than a year ago, illustrating how climate disruptions can contribute to long-lasting food inflation.
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