Tomato prices went bananas in January

Tomato prices went nutsin January.The price of tomatoes saw a huge15.3% increasemonth-over-month in January, up from a 0.6% increase in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' just-released consumer price inflation report. There is no seasonal adjustment for the tomato, and admittedly, there isn't too much to conclude from this as the price of these individual items can be quite volatile.Whatis interesting, however, is that although the tomato is a fruit, the BLS lists it under "fresh vegetables."SEE ALSO:12 fascinating facts about the Chinese economyJoin the conversation about this storyNOW WATCH: NASA just released footage of the most mysterious pyramid in the solar system
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