@cdarwin@c.im2026-05-31 02:27:26
"The tomato has become a symbol of something much deeper,"
says Isaac Bernal Carbajo, a New York City chef who lamented life's "simplest pleasures" falling victim to price increases.
"Something as basic as buying fresh vegetables is starting to become a serious financial decision for many families."
Tomato prices are up about 40% over a year ago, according to the latest Consumer Price Index,
dwarfing increases for other groceries, in…
