Israel faces tomato shortage: Prices surge as imported vegetables dominate shelves

Published Dec 8, 2023

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Israel is experiencing a tomato shortage due to decreased plantings since the war began, leading to a surge in prices and potential dominance of imported vegetables on store shelves by mid-January. The head of an Israeli retail chain is urging the government to prioritize domestically grown fruits and vegetables over expanding import quotas to ensure fresh local tomatoes on Israeli tables this winter. Tomato prices in discount stores range from 1.24 to 2.5 euros per kilogram, but can reach up to 3 euros in private vegetable shops, with a predicted 30-50% decrease in plantings and a 50% reduction in tomato availability by mid-January.

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Israel is facing a tomato shortage, leading to a surge in prices and a potential dominance of imported vegetables on store shelves by mid-January. The head of an Israeli retail chain has urged the government to prioritize domestically grown fruits and vegetables over expanding import quotas amid discussions of rising agricultural prices and increased import volumes. The CEO noted the urgency and the need to start a planting campaign in the agricultural sector, to ensure fresh local tomatoes on Israeli tables this winter. Tomato prices range from 1.24 to 2.5 euros per kilogram in discount stores, reaching 3 euros in private vegetable shops. A source in the vegetable industry warned of a 30-50% decrease in tomato plantings since the ...

Source: Hortidaily