The Bitter Harvest of Rising Produce Prices The recent surge in tomato and lettuce prices has left consumers reeling, with a 32% increase for lettuce and a 20% hike for tomatoes over the past year.
This price hike is not an isolated incident but rather a symptom of a broader trend affecting the entire produce industry. Extreme weather events have significantly impacted crop yields.
Unusual freezes in Florida, which affected citrus, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, and sweet corn, have led to yield losses and higher prices.