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Tomato Prices Skyrocket Amid Supply Shortages and Holiday Sales
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אוריאל פיליפ
First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Tomato prices in Israel are highly variable, ranging from one shekel to nearly 20 shekels per kilogram due to a combination of holiday sales and a developing shortage. Growers attribute the scarcity to seasonal crop transitions and adverse weather conditions, with the situation expected to improve in about a month.
- 01Tomato prices range from 1 to 19.90 shekels per kilogram across Israeli supermarkets.
- 02Holiday sales offer significantly lower prices, while some stores charge premium rates.
- 03Growers cite seasonal crop changes and high temperatures for reduced availability.
- 04A shortage of quality tomatoes is expected to last for another month.
- 05Other vegetables like eggplants and potatoes are also experiencing shortages.
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