High prices impact tomato use

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

By Scott Welton

Some local restaurants serving the popular fruit by request only

SIKESTON -- Tomatoes prices are up but the popular fruit is still available at most local restaurants and grocery stores.

Cold weather in Florida, the main U.S. source for fresh winter tomatoes, has had an effect locally.

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