A perfect storm of factors is driving up US produce prices, but shoppers can still save

While U.S. produce prices are rising across the board, tomatoes are among the most affected. AP Photo/Marco Ugarte From tomatoes and berries to lettuce and peppers, shoppers are feeling sticker shock in the produce aisle. Recent headlines have focused in particular on soaring tomato prices. They spiked by roughly one-fifth from June 2025 to June 2026, according to consumer price data published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But across the board, fruits and vegetables have gotten more…