How Southern California restaurants and farmers are coping with rising produce costs
Southern California is experiencing a significant rise in produce costs, particularly for tomatoes, which have increased by 23% over the past year. Farmers and restaurants are struggling to manage these rising expenses, which are attributed to tariffs, fuel, and transportation costs. Despite some price increases, many businesses are hesitant to pass these costs onto consumers amid broader inflation concerns.
- ▪Produce prices in Southern California are expected to rise nearly 5% this year.
- ▪Tomatoes have seen a 23% increase compared to last year, with some prices doubling or tripling.
- ▪Farmers are facing increased costs due to tariffs on materials from China and high diesel prices.
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CBS News California Investigates How Southern California restaurants and farmers are coping with rising produce costs: "We don't want to raise prices" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-news-losangeles.jpg'); } By Kristine Lazar, Kristine Lazar Kristine Lazar is an Emmy award-winning consumer investigative reporter for CBS LA. Read Full Bio Kristine Lazar, Amy Corral Amy Corral National Investigative Producer Amy Corral is an award winning investigative journalist based in Los Angeles. She joined CBS News & Stations as a national investigative producer in 2022.
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