India’s tomato prices surge over 300%, sparking theft and turmoil
India is facing a tomato crisis as prices have skyrocketed more than 300% due to extreme weather conditions. Tomato prices surged 341% year-to-date, from 24.68 rupees per kg to 108.92 rupees per kg as of July 11, data from the Department of Consumer Affairs showed. Flooding in major tomato producing states like Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka…