date:Mar 20, 2013
The lower temperatures and frequent rainfall registered last week have resulted in product shortages, causing an increase in tomato prices. The price paid to growers previously stood at 0.40 to 0.50 Euro per kilo. Seven days ago, it increased to 0.75 Euro on average and it has remained at that level for the rest of the week.
The ribbed and smooth types have reached 1 Euro per kilo, with an increase of over 20 cents. Vine tomatoes stand at 0.80 Euro and Long-life and Pear prices have increased t