Tomatoes

Lettuce prices rose 32% and tomato prices increased 20% from June 2025 to June 2026, driven by extreme weather, labor shortages, high energy/shipping costs, and Trump-era trade policies. The U.S. withdrew from a duty-free tomato import agreement with Mexico, imposing a 17% antidumping duty, which reduced Mexican tomato imports by 13% and strained supply chains.

The article examines how certain foods, such as tomatoes, corn, coffee, and vanilla, undergo chemical changes that alter their taste when transitioning from fresh to processed forms. It highlights the role of processing methods in transforming flavor profiles.

Thousands remain without power, prompting questions about food safety. The article explains that whole, low-moisture foods like tomatoes, bananas, and honey fare well at room temperature, while cut or opened items require refrigeration. Condiments and certain pantry staples have specific storage needs post-opening.

Mexico's annual inflation rate fell to 3.55% in the first half of June 2026, the lowest level of the year, surpassing forecasts of 3.77%. The decline was driven by falling fruit and vegetable prices, with tomatoes dropping nearly 24%.

Tomato prices in Canada rose 45.2% year-over-year in May, marking the highest price increase for any grocery item measured in the Consumer Price Index since May last year.

Higher vitamin C levels in older adults are linked to healthier brain structure and stronger default mode network connectivity, according to a Japanese study of 2,044 participants published in PLOS ONE. The observational research suggests dietary vitamin C may support brain health as people age, though causation cannot be proven.

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Residents and sellers in Enugu, Nigeria, are struggling with high prices for tomatoes, pepper, and crayfish, which sellers attribute to the off-season period and increased transportation costs.

A small-peptide signaling axis involving RGF family members controls resilience to cold stress in tomatoes and rice. Modulating this pathway prevents cold-induced yield losses in crops.

Tomatoes have become a symbol of America's affordability crisis as their prices have risen more than any other food product over the past year.

Tomato prices in the U.S. have surged by 40% over the past year, driven by trade policies and the Iran war under President Donald Trump, leading to higher shipping costs and tariffs on Mexican imports. Consumers and businesses face financial strain, with tariffs on tomatoes increasing from $16,424 in 2024 to $4.6 million in 2026.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt dismissed Mayor Karen Bass’s criticism of his AI-generated campaign ads, which depict her in Joker makeup amid a dystopian tomato-throwing scenario, as the 'funniest thing I’ve ever heard.' Bass has condemned the ads for their violent imagery.

Southern California restaurants and farmers are facing significant challenges due to rising produce costs, with tomatoes experiencing particularly steep price increases of 15% in March alone. The article examines how these businesses are coping with inflationary pressures in the agricultural sector.