The price of tomatoes increased due to typhoon No. 15
The wholesale price of vegetables increased in the price of “tomatoes” due to the influence of typhoon No. 15 that caused major damage in Chiba Prefecture last month.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the wholesale price of main vegetables at the Tokyo Central Wholesale Market is 1.5 times higher than normal for “tomatoes” as of the 3rd.
This was due to the damage of agricultural houses in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures, which are the main production areas of tomatoes, due to the influence of Typhoon No. 15 last month. is.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries expects the high level of tomatoes to continue until the first half of this month, but the wholesale price is expected to return to the normal level as shipments are expected to increase in the second half of this month in Kumamoto Prefecture.
On the other hand, radish, which is the main production area in Chiba Prefecture, and spinach, which is the production area in Ibaraki Prefecture, were also damaged by Typhoon No. 15. It is expected to remain unchanged.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, “carrot growth has been delayed in Chiba Prefecture due to the impact of Typhoon No. 15, and wholesale prices may be affected after next month.”