Tomato
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Pakistan hit hard as Afghan border closure sends tomato prices soaring 400% in the country
World | Oct 23, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTTomato prices in Pakistan have spiked by 400% after the closure of key Afghan border crossings disrupted imports. The Torkham and Chaman shutdowns have left thousands of containers stranded and caused a sharp rise in food inflation.
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US imposes 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in efforts to boost domestic production
World | Jul 15, 2025, 06:47 AM ISTMexico currently supplies around 70 per cent of the US tomato market, up from 30 per cent two decades ago, according to the Florida Tomato Exchange.
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Drink 1 glass of tomato juice on empty stomach has several health benefits, know how to consume
Food | Feb 24, 2025, 02:23 PM ISTIn general, using tomato juice in your morning ritual on an empty stomach can help your overall body and well-being. It can benefit digestion, increase immunity, and detoxify the body.
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Are you consuming fake tomato sauce? Here's how to identify adulteration
Lifestyle | Nov 09, 2024, 02:35 PM ISTRising concerns over food adulteration highlight the need for consumers to carefully check the thickness, color, and taste of tomato sauce to avoid harmful fake products.
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Tomato trouble: Officers turn highway into a fruit fortress, looters leave disappointed | VIDEO
offbeat | Oct 19, 2024, 04:22 PM ISTIn a tomato-tastic twist, police turned into fruit bodyguards overnight, fending off would-be thieves as they safeguarded 1,800 kilos of precious red gems after a truck flip—who knew guarding tomatoes could be such a riot?
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Big relief for consumers as govt begins tomatoes sale at subsidised rate of Rs 65 per kg in Delhi
Delhi | Oct 07, 2024, 06:15 PM ISTThe NCCF has launched a market intervention to address rising tomato prices by directly procuring the produce from mandis and offering it at a subsidized rate. To reach consumers effectively, NCCF has deployed mobile vans across 50 colonies in the national capital.
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Try this easy recipe of instant Tomato Dosa to enlighten your taste buds
Food | Jul 04, 2024, 07:22 PM ISTElevate your dosa experience with this quick and flavourful Instant Tomato Dosa recipe. Perfect for those craving a change from traditional masala dosa, it promises to delight your taste buds with its tangy tomato twist.
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Tomato prices may touch Rs 300 per kg in coming days, say wholesale traders
India | Aug 03, 2023, 06:00 AM ISTTomato prices may rise further in the coming days and reach up to Rs 300 per kg according to wholesale traders.
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Missing truck with tomatoes worth Rs 21 lakh from Karnataka's Kolar found in Gujarat | READ
Karnataka | Jul 31, 2023, 05:45 PM ISTKarnataka: The truck loaded with tomatoes worth Rs 21 lakh was travelling from Kolar to Jaipur.
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Not only tomato, but other food items' prices also spoil kitchen budget - DETAILS
Business | Jul 23, 2023, 01:48 PM ISTIncessant rains in several parts of India caused a flood-like situation which disrupted the transportation of food items. Subsequently, prices of food times soared beyond the common man's budget.
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Prices of subsidised tomato reduced from Rs 90/kg to Rs 80/kg in Delhi-NCR, other cities
Business | Jul 16, 2023, 01:00 PM ISTThe prices of tomato in retail markets on Sunday remained on rage as they crossed the 250 per kg-mark across major cities in the wake of monsoon rains and lean season.
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Tomato prices continue to rise, cross Rs 250/kg amid rains
Business | Jul 16, 2023, 11:49 AM ISTSince the monsoon arrived causing incessant rain across India, tomato prices continue to rise and now the prices crossed Rs 250/kg-mark.
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Tomato price hike: Central government plans procurement from key growing states | Know full DETAILS
India | Jul 12, 2023, 04:21 PM ISTTomato price hike: The periods during July-August and October-November are generally the lean production months for tomato. The stocks of tomato will be distributed through retail outlets at “discounted prices” to the consumers in Delhi-NCR region by Friday, this week, said a food ministry release
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Karnataka: Gang hijacks truck laden with 2.5 tonnes of tomato near Bengaluru
Karnataka | Jul 11, 2023, 06:16 PM ISTKarnataka: A farmer near here had to pay with tomatoes for his vehicle's accidental bump into a car, as the affected persons did away with his 2.5-tonne produce whose rates are going north with every passing day.
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Uttar Pradesh: SP worker hires bouncers to safeguard 'tomatoes' | Know interesting details
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 09, 2023, 08:27 PM ISTUttar Pradesh: A Samajwadi Party worker has hired bouncers to keep the customers at bay when they come to buy tomatoes.
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Despite sky-rocketing prices, McDonald's continues to use tomato in THIS region
Business | Jul 07, 2023, 10:58 PM ISTThe brand has a reliable and steady tomato supply in the region, which is qualified under its global food safety standards.
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SHOCKING! Tomatoes worth Rs 3 lakh stolen from farm in Karnataka's Hassan
Karnataka | Jul 06, 2023, 10:24 PM ISTKarnataka tomato robbery: The incident had been reported from Goni Somanahalli village near Halebeedu town in Hassan. Farmer Dharani aka Somashekar lodged a complaint with Halebeedu police in this regard.
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Tomato prices reach new high: Rs 155 per kg in Siliguri, Rs 140 in Delhi
India | Jul 05, 2023, 10:09 AM ISTAccording to reports, the price of the vegetable has shot up due to the supply disruption caused due to rain in the producing region.
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'People not purchasing vegetables': Shopkeeper as prices of tomato reaches Rs 120/kg in Hyderabad
Hyderabad | Jul 01, 2023, 11:23 AM ISTThe government asserted that the spurt in the prices of tomatoes is a temporary seasonal phenomenon, and rates will cool down soon.
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Tomato prices to stabilise within next 15 days once crop start arriving from Himachal to Delhi: Govt
Business | Jun 30, 2023, 06:30 PM ISTTomato prices: According to Consumer Affairs Ministry Secretary, the prices of tomatoes will start decreasing once crops from Sirmaur and Solan (Himachal Pradesh) start arriving.