California's ongoing drought is expected to impact the prices of key crops like tomatoes and onions, driving food inflation even higher for consumers.
where tomatoes are a critical ingredient," the company's statement said. "To maintain production, our cross-functional team put a strategy in place that uncovered alternative regions to source tomatoes, as well as the approach to breed unique tomato seeds that have a stronger resistance to climate challenges and are water efficient."In addition to tomatoes, other crops like garlic and onion are also expected to be impacted.
"What you're seeing harvested this summer that really hasn't even hit the grocery shelf is a 25% increase in the cost of the product to the processors — the canners, the buyers downstream," California State Board of Food and Agriculture President Don Cameron told Reuters. "The onions and garlic have already been negotiated for 2023 with another 25% increase in price."on California's drought and its impact on crops like tomatoes, onions and garlic.
California farmer Bruce Rominger said there has not been enough rain this harvest season, causing the tomatoes to ripen unevenly.
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