date:May 14, 2013
Because of large weather changes in recent weeks, Mexicos fruit and vegetables sector is facing a possible price increase of 100%, in particular in regard to tomatoes. This on top of current increases of industry price levels.
Regarding the tomato, price fluctuations throughout the year are no surprise, says trader Luis Enrique. It is expected that the price of tomatoes will be at least 20 pesos per kilo in a few weeks. When it rains, the fields flood, delaying work. Farming machinery use up mo