The price of wholesale and dry vegetables shot up nearly 40% compared to this time last year and a Massachusetts expert spoke with WBZ-TV about what’s behind the surge.
As food prices go up across the country, Boston’s Haymarket stands as one of few places where shoppers can still find a deal. The question is, for how much longer? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, from June to July, the cost of wholesale vegetables skyrocketed 38.9%, leaving market vendors feeling pressured to balance rising supply costs with customers who expect the same low prices.
Vendors seeing higher prices
“Sometimes it’s so high, it’s ridiculous. You can’t sell anything to make a profit,” said Henry, who’s been vending at Haymarket for years.
TT Tilleo, another vendor, echoed that sentiment saying, “We pay more and our customers over here still want the same deals.”…