Extreme weather caused crop damage“ Tomatoes are very susceptible to environmental conditions,” says Rudolf Leuschner, an associate professor in Rutgers Business School’ s Department of Supply Chain Management. A hot December followed by dense fog and heavy rain throughout Mexico slowed this year’ s tomato crop yields. This disruption is particularly…
By Kristin Toussaint, Fast Company
Grocery prices keep rising, and one ingredient crucial to BLTs, salads, and fresh salsas has gotten particularly expensive.
Tomato prices are up a staggering 40% compared with a year ago, according to the latest con… [5860 chars]
Source: Baltimore Sun | Published: 2026-06-09T15:31:54Z
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