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Why have tomato prices surged nearly 40% in a year?
Experts point to several factors, from tariffs to weather, behind the rapid price increase in the humble tomato.
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According to CBS News’s source item, Why have tomato prices surged nearly 40% in a year?, Experts point to several factors, from tariffs to weather, behind the rapid price increase in the humble tomato.
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- Why have tomato prices surged nearly 40% in a year?CBS News - 2026-05-29T20:15:39+00:00
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