Israel faces tomato shortage: prices surge as imported vegetables dominate shelves
Israel is facing a tomato shortage, leading to a surge in prices and a potential dominance of imported vegetables on store shelves by mid-January. The head of an Israeli retail chain has urged the government to prioritize domestically grown fruits and vegetables over expanding import quotas amid discussions of rising agricultural prices and increased import volumes.
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