Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 29, 2026

By MATT SEDENSKY
AP National Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.

Prices for those red orbs have soared more than any…

 

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