tomatoes
Coverage of tomatoes in the Nexus archive.
- 15 foods that taste completely different fresh versus processed
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.
- Power’s out: What to toss, what to keep, and what was never at risk
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 Inflation Cools to 3.55% on the Eve of a Key Rate Call
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%.
- Tomatoes cost how much now? Why inflation has come for Canada's produce section
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.
- Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn't expect
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.
- Why Tomatoes Are the Most Expensive They’ve Been in Four Decades
Tomatoes have reached their highest prices in four decades, as indicated by the article title. The content provided is limited to the word 'Tomatoes', offering no additional details about causes or context.
- Enugu residents, sellers groan over high cost of tomatoes, pepper, crayfish
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.
- Cold-induced peptide signalling secures pollen resilience and crop yield
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 latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
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.
- Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
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.
- Pratt: Bass concern over AI ads ‘funniest thing I’ve ever heard’
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.
- How Southern California restaurants and farmers are coping with rising produce costs
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.