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Time of year certainly plays into the problem. We all know Florida's tomato crop has suffered greatly. I'm sure we are getting some Mexican tomatoes in our Markets here. While I'm not seeing the greatest quality or varieties here prices aren't astronomical. The really noticeable difference is in price of canned tomato products. I use a lot of it!
Those canned products that were already canned shouldn't be rising in price right now. Next year yes not now it is like the stupid gas prices going up .10 then coming back down .03.
Those canned products that were already canned shouldn't be rising in price right now. Next year yes not now it is like the stupid gas prices going up .10 then coming back down .03.
Yep, I know and hate that crap.. That's why it so maddening the prices will never fall much. I just haven't been shopping in a while Jaxson. Canned tomato products have been up a while now I'm sure. But you're right of course. When I cook i use lots of tomato stuff! A trip to the grocery store these days is a real eye opener!
If ya don't want to garden and can your own satx what about contacting a tomato plant to buy it by the case? www.redgold.com in Indiana sells from their site I am sure you could find a closer producer nearer you. I do know Red Gold has a pretty high standard with their farmers for growing the tomatoes though. I know folks that don't garden that drive to their plant to pick up cases they get a cost break on. Might be something to check out they won't go bad and you use a lot of quanity so no chance in spoiling in your home.
If ya don't want to garden and can your own satx what about contacting a tomato plant to buy it by the case? www.redgold.com in Indiana sells from their site I am sure you could find a closer producer nearer you. I do know Red Gold has a pretty high standard with their farmers for growing the tomatoes though. I know folks that don't garden that drive to their plant to pick up cases they get a cost break on. Might be something to check out they won't go bad and you use a lot of quanity so no chance in spoiling in your home.
I have grown my own Jaxson but I need a raised garden here. Too much going on right now. But that's what I'd love to have here. I've grown a bit of everything with mixed success. Funny you should mention Red Gold we have cans of their "Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies" comparable to "Rotel". Good stuff. Thanks! Canning maybe some day with your expertise to draw from.
Time of year certainly plays into the problem. We all know Florida's tomato crop has suffered greatly. I'm sure we are getting some Mexican tomatoes in our Markets here.
Where you are really going to see prices jump as early as NEXT week is in the soft fruits (peaches, nectarines, grapes, etc.). The exporting infrastructure in Chile is down indefinitely as a result of the earthquakes and the California crops is several months away.
US consumers have become used to 12 month supplies of all produce items; the cost in the coming months will be astronomical.
Where you are really going to see prices jump as early as NEXT week is in the soft fruits (peaches, nectarines, grapes, etc.). The exporting infrastructure in Chile is down indefinitely as a result of the earthquakes and the California crops is several months away.
US consumers have become used to 12 month supplies of all produce items; the cost in the coming months will be astronomical.
Yep! Wow, not looking good anytime soon. Bad economy already, didn't need the disasters on top of it. We have a small supply of canned fruit guess we'll be eating it for a while. Bleak outlook for the near future..
AT this time of year, a produce buyer purchases what tomatoes he can find at a price that his customers are willing to pay.
Fundamentally, you have two choices - central Mexico and Florida - and that depends on which fields are ready.
Sure, you can ship in some vine ripened "on the vine" from Belgium or the Netherlands if you have customers willing to pay $5 or more per pound.
The tomatoes I bought last week came out to $5.00 for about 8 ounces - so yes, some customers are willing to pay a lot more for good produce. I'd rather have one pound of tasty, organic tomatoes for $10 than 10 lbs of watery, mealy blah tomatoes with little if any nutritional value.
Where you are really going to see prices jump as early as NEXT week is in the soft fruits (peaches, nectarines, grapes, etc.). The exporting infrastructure in Chile is down indefinitely as a result of the earthquakes and the California crops is several months away.
US consumers have become used to 12 month supplies of all produce items; the cost in the coming months will be astronomical.
There in lies the problem with us buying year around fruits & veggies. I remember growing up not being able to eat things until they came into season. Exported goods, whether from out of country or out of state, is usually in abundance so can sell cheaper than even local farmer markets in season. Then you have folks saying I won't pay .10 per pound higher for tomatoes even though they are really getting a better product from local sources. It's the Wal Mart syndrome in pricing, cheap prices doesn't matter the quality is not there.
The tomatoes I bought last week came out to $5.00 for about 8 ounces - so yes, some customers are willing to pay a lot more for good produce. I'd rather have one pound of tasty, organic tomatoes for $10 than 10 lbs of watery, mealy blah tomatoes with little if any nutritional value.
So true but sadly a lot of Americans can not spend that much on a product. They need to buy as cheaply as possible to just put food on the table for their families.
When I pop open one of my home canned jars of tomatoes it spells just like when they came out of the garden. When I open a metal can processed for the grocery stores it doesn't have that strong of tomato smell.
satx you are right it is going to be bleak for a lot of folks for awhile I'm afraid.
Price is no object when it comes to good produce-especially tomatoes. I buy the large plastic containers of grape tomatoes a couple of times a week.
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Next year yes not now it is like the stupid gas prices going up .10 then coming back down .03.
A trip to the grocery store these days is a real eye opener!
Canning maybe some day with your expertise to draw from.
It's the Wal Mart syndrome in pricing, cheap prices doesn't matter the quality is not there.
