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Why tomato prices are suddenly skyrocketing
June 8, 2026Updated: June 8, 2026, 1:58 pm EDTPublished: June 7, 2026, 2:58 pm EDT

Tomato prices hit a record high $2.69 per pound in April. That’s up nearly 40% over the same time last year, outpacing the 17% rise in overall food costs.