U.S. tomato prices are about 40% higher than a year ago, outpacing increases for other grocery items in the Consumer Price Index. Canada’s tomato prices rose 21% in April versus the prior year, the largest year-over-year increase among grocery items measured by the CPI, exceeding coffee and beef. U.S. analysts attribute the surge to second-term policy pillars including the Iran war and tariffs, describing a “perfect storm” involving trade policy, extreme weather, and Mideast policy. In Canada, consumers post about high tomato costs, some businesses consider removing tomatoes from menus, and a St. John’s pub temporarily removed tomatoes after the price of 10 pounds more than doubled. U.S. shoppers filmed produce-aisle complaints, claiming costs have quadrupled, with some vowing to plant gardens.
"In the U.S., tomato prices are up about 40 per cent over a year ago, according to the latest Consumer Price Index, dwarfing increases for other groceries."
"Canada isn't faring much better, with tomato prices up 21 per cent in April compared to a year earlier also the highest year-over-year price increase for any grocery item measured in the Consumer Price Index, beating coffee and beef."
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