Restaurants and food businesses cannot afford wholesale tomatoes at current market prices

Restaurants, catering companies, and food service businesses face a critical cost crisis where tomato prices have skyrocketed to $6/kg wholesale—making a staple ingredient economically unviable for regular menu use. Current supply chain solutions fail to address the root cause of scarcity and price inflation, forcing businesses to either absorb massive losses, remove tomato-based dishes, or compromise on quality. This directly threatens profit margins and menu offerings for establishments dependent on affordable produce.