The price of tomatoes is going through the glasshouse roof, thanks to the rising cost of three key elements, says one of the country's biggest tomato growers. Simon Watson, managing director of NZ Hothouse, said the number one reason for more expensive tomatoes was more expensive and very scarce labor. The three items accounted for 60% of the price of tomatoes on the shelf, Watson said. The price of many food items is rising quickly, but tomatoes are leading the way. The price was rising because there was a shortage of tomatoes for a number of reasons.

Source: Stuff September 20, 2022 00:36 UTC