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The government has further slashed the prices of subsidised tomato to Rs 70/kg which will be applicable from Thursday

Tomato prices: Government cuts price of subsidised tomato to Rs 70/kg

The government has further slashed the prices of subsidised tomato to Rs 70/kg which will be applicable from Thursday

The government has reduced prices of subsidised tomatoes to Rs 70 per kilogramme from Rs 80 per kg to provide relief to common man from high retail prices. This change in price will be applicable from Thursday.
From Friday last week, the central government is selling tomatoes at subsidised rates. Cooperatives Nafed and NCCF are selling on behalf of the government.
"The Department of Consumer Affairs has directed NCCF and NAFED to sell tomatoes at retail price of Rs 70 per kg rate from July 20, 2023 in view of the declining trend in tomato prices," an official statement said.
The tomatoes procured by NCCF and NAFED had been retailed, initially, at Rs 90 per kg and then reduced to Rs 80 per kg from July 16, 2023.
"The reduction to Rs 70/kg will further benefit the consumers," the statement said.
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On the direction of Department of Consumer Affairs, NCCF and NAFED had commenced the procurement of tomato from mandis in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra for simultaneous disposal in major consumption centres where retail prices have recorded maximum increase in last one month.
"The retail sale of tomatoes in Delhi-NCR had started from 14th July, 2023. Till 18th July, 2023, a total of 391 tonnes of tomato had been procured by the two agencies which are being continuously disposed of to the retail consumers in major consumption centres of Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar," the statement said.

To sell tomatoes at discounted prices, about 20 mobile vans were dispatched to various areas. Long lines of people waiting to buy tomatoes at lower rates were seen 

Soaring tomatoes prices: Govt's discount sale of tomatoes starts

To sell tomatoes at discounted prices, about 20 mobile vans were dispatched to various areas. Long lines of people waiting to buy tomatoes at lower rates were seen&nbsp;

Cooperatives NCCF and NAFED on Friday started selling tomatoes at a discounted rate of Rs 90 per kg in Delhi-NCR and Patna in a bid to provide relief to consumers amid high prices of the key kitchen staple. National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) are selling tomatoes on behalf of the Centre.
Since last few weeks, the retail price of tomatoes has risen sharply and was ruling as high as Rs 244 per kg on Friday in several parts of the country owing to the lean season plus heavy rains.
"About 80 per cent of 17,000 kg tomatoes were sold till evening. We will increase the reach and the quantity from tomorrow onwards in Delhi-NCR," NCCF Managing Director Anice Joseph Chandra told PTI.
The response was good and in some places, there was a queue for buying the discounted tomatoes, she said.
About 20 mobile vans were despatched in areas such as Karol Bagh, Patel Nagar, Pusa Road, CGO Complex, Nehru Place, Govind Lal Shika Marg, Adarsh Nagar, JJ Slum at Wazirpur, and Dhodhapur Shivmandir.
In Noida, three mobile vehicles were despatched to Noida Sector- 78 and Pari Chowk near Greater Noida, she added.
Chandra said, "We are selling tomatoes of 'A' grade export quality. The quantity will be increased to more than 20,000 kgs from tomorrow." From Sunday onwards, NCCF will also start selling tomatoes through 100-odd Kendra Bhandar outlets in the national capital, she said, and added, "Till the prices stabilise, the discount sale of tomatoes will continue." NCCF is also in talks with Mother Dairy about the sale of tomatoes at discounted rates through their 400-odd Safal retail outlets in Delhi-NCR, she added.
On the other hand, NAFED also began selling tomatoes at a discounted rate of Rs 90 per kg in Patna, Bihar.
"A truckload of 20 tonne of tomatoes reached Patna today. We are selling at a government fixed rate of Rs 90 per kg there," NAFED Chairman Bijendra Singh said.
The cooperative has procured tomatoes at Rs 115 per kg from Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. "It is costing a total of Rs 121 per kg for transporation of tomatoes to Patna. About Rs 6 per kg extra is being incurred due to cartage and others," he said.
The losses are borne by the central government.
As per the government data, the average all-India retail price of tomatoes was ruling at Rs 116.76 per kg on Friday, while the maximum rate was Rs 244 per kg and the minimum was Rs 40 per kg.
Among metros, tomatoes were ruling costlier at Rs 178 per kg in Delhi, followed by Rs 147 per kg in Mumbai, Rs 145 per kg in Kolkata and Rs 132 per kg in Chennai on Thursday.
Tomato prices normally shoot up during July-August and October-November periods, which are generally lean production months. Supply disruption caused due to monsoon has led to a sharp rise in the rates.

Amid rising tomato inflation across Delhi-NCR, the centre steps in to curb the rising prices 

Tomatoes to be sold at discounted rates in Delhi-NCR

Amid rising tomato inflation across Delhi-NCR, the centre steps in to curb the rising prices&nbsp;

If you're living in Delhi-NCR, here's some good news for you. You will be able to buy tomatoes at discounted rates by the end of this week. This is thanks to a new procurement plan that has been implemented by the centre. With skyrocketing tomato prices, the Centre has instructed the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation and the National Cooperative Consumers Federation, to purchase tomatoes from mandis in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, for distribution at reduced prices through retail outlets by the end of this week in Delhi NCR.
To ensure that the tomatoes are supplied to the areas most impacted by price increases, areas which have seen the highest month-on-month rise in prices have been selected. The selection method has prioritised centres where the going rates are higher than the national average, taking into account the absolute rise in price.
Wholesale markets sell tomatoes for ₹160 per kg, whereas retail costs are often between ₹180 and ₹200 per kg in the country. Meanwhile, tomatoes are being sold at &nbsp;₹140 per kg in the national capital
Meanwhile, the Centre has assured that, with the arrival of fresh agricultural supplies from the Maharashtra district of Nashik, prices will come down soon.&nbsp;
Tomato prices have been high for several weeks now. The price increases can be attributed to adverse weather conditions in the growing areas. Heavy rainfall and hotter-than-normal temperatures last month severely affected tomato production, resulting in a fivefold increase in prices compared to previous years. While tomato prices typically rise during the lean production months of June and July, the situation this year has been exacerbated.
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Experts expect that tomato prices may remain high for up to two months due to the damage caused to crops after unseasonable rainfall

 Unseasonal rain causes ginger-tomato prices to shoot up

Experts expect that tomato prices may remain high for up to two months due to the damage caused to crops after unseasonable rainfall

In the past two weeks, the prices of tomato and ginger have skyrocketed. While the recent unseasonal rains in northern India have impacted the tomato crop, ginger producers are delaying their harvest and allowing prices to soar in order to make up for the losses they suffered last year.
From ₹40 per kg in the retail market a fortnight ago, tomatoes now cost about ₹80 per kg.
'Tomato supply to the Azadpur mandi (in Delhi) has dwindled as rains have damaged the crop. Prices will remain firm for some time now, till the new crop comes,' said Ashok Kaushik, president of the Tomato Traders Association at Azadpur market. There is a huge demand for tomatoes from southern India, which too is pushing up prices, Kaushik said. 'Tomatoes are now coming from some parts of Haryana and UP. Prices are likely to remain firm for at least two months,' he added to The Economic Times
Prices for ginger, which were earlier ₹30 for 100 gms, have risen to ₹40.
Shriram Gadhave, president of the All India Vegetable Growers Association, said: 'Last year, the farmers suffered due to a lower price. This time they are offloading the crop carefully. Now that the prices have gone up, they will start offloading their crop in the market', as reported by The Economic Times

Padma Bushan award-winning sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, made a giant Santa Claus using 1500 kg of tomatoes. 

Christmas 2022: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik made Santa Claus sculpture using 1500 kg of tomatoes

Padma Bushan award-winning sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, made a giant Santa Claus  using 1500 kg of tomatoes. 

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik made Santa Claus sculpture using 1500 kg of tomatoes

Padma Bushan award-winning sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, made a giant Santa Claus using 1500 kg of tomatoes.&nbsp;

World famous and Padma Bushan award-winning sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has won hearts all over again with his Christmas art. Pattnaik made a giant Santa Claus at Gopalpur beach in Odisha using 1500 kg of tomatoes.
He wished a Merry Christmas to everyone by sharing his piece of art on Twitter.
The tomato Santa turned out to be 27ft high and 60 ft wide in size. Pattnaik&rsquo;s students helped him finish this beautiful sculpture.
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Tomatoes are rich in anti-oxidants, vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene which help in protecting cells from free radicals that damage immunity

Know the innumerous health benefits of tomato juice other than boosting immunity

Tomatoes are rich in anti-oxidants,&nbsp;vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene which help in protecting cells from free radicals that damage immunity

Be it summer, monsoon or winter, it is important to pay attention towards building immunity of our body. Among many other benefits, tomato juice also increases immunity. Rich in anti-oxidants, vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene tomatoes help in protecting cells from free radicals that damage immunity. Hence, health experts recommend drinking a glass of tomato juice daily.&nbsp;
<h3>Other benefits of drinking tomato juice</h3>
Research by 'Food Science and Nutrition' suggests that tomato juice can be helpful in controlling blood pressure as well. The vitamins and calcium present in tomatoes have an important role in repairing and strengthening bone tissues as well as improving digestion. &nbsp;
According to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, lycopene present in tomatoes is helpful in reducing bone density loss in women after menopause. Chances of osteoporosis are also reduced by regular consumption of tomatoes.&nbsp;
<h3>Too much tomatoes can be harmful&nbsp;</h3>
A glass of tomato juice a day is beneficial for your health, but too much consumption can be harmful as well. Someone suffering from kidney stones or any other stomach problem must consult a doctor before including tomato juice in diet.&nbsp;
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Stashing foods in a refrigerator might seem to be the best way to keep them fresh but not all food requires refrigeration. 

Food storage tips: Foods you should never store in the fridge

It's easy to get home from the supermarket and chuck most of the items into the fridge but there are a lot of foods that fare a lot better at room temperature. Check the list here. 

Stashing every food item in your fridge? Stop right there!

Refrigeration may be more hygienic but&nbsp;not all foods require it
Cold temperature&nbsp;could have an&nbsp;adverse effect on food items
 Refrigerating tomatoes damages their&nbsp;taste and texture
 Keeping honey inside the fridge will&nbsp;crystallise it &amp; make it inedible
 Cold temperature may&nbsp;make the bread go stale more quickly
 Keeping avocado in the fridge will&nbsp;slow the ripening process
 Peaches, plums &amp; cherries&nbsp;can lose their nutrients if refrigerated
 Assessing food storage can help&nbsp;free precious refrigerator space

It may appear as though the best way to make food last longer is to throw it all in the fridge the minute you get back from the supermarket. But some foods&nbsp;go off more quickly if they are refrigerated.

It is a common belief that a colder environment may be safer and more hygienic for most food items. While stashing food away in a refrigerator might seem to be the best way to keep it fresh, not all food items require refrigeration. In fact, the cold temperature&nbsp;could have an adverse effect on some food items and lower their nutritional value.
We've rounded up a list of foods that you shouldn't refrigerate but rather keep at room temperature instead. Take a look!
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Tomatoes
Refrigerating tomatoes damages the membrane inside the fruit, altering its taste and texture. To prevent them from becoming tasteless, watery and unripe, tomatoes should be kept out of the fridge.
Honey
The best thing about honey is that it can be kept for years, thanks to the natural sugar it contains. Keeping it inside the fridge will only crystallise it and make it inedible. Instead of lovely, runny honey, you'll be left with gloopy lumps of this sweet delight, so it's best to keep it at room temperature.
Bread
Cold temperatures tend to have a drying effect on many foods including bread. Unless you prefer stale, dried-out slices on your favorite sandwich, stash loaves of bread in the pantry but remember to consume it within 2-3 days of purchasing.
Avocado
There's nothing more delicious than a ripe avocado. Keeping them in the fridge will slow the ripening process, hence, it's best to store them in a dry place on the counter.
Stone fruits
Peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums and cherries could lose their nutrients if refrigerated. In addition to preserving antioxidants, storing them outside also allows them to ripen nicely while remaining less acidic and becoming much sweeter.
Apart from these, watermelons, eggplants, garlic, basil, strawberries, cucumber, oranges and ketchup should never be refrigerated. Also, assessing&nbsp;your food storage pattern can help free up precious refrigerator shelf space for the things that really need to chill.
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After oil, lemons and wheat now tomatoes are jeopardising the common man's kitchen budget!While cherry tomato is being sold at 360 per kg in the national capital region, in many cities its prices have reached Rs 100 for regular tomatoes amid shortfall in supply.Apart from tomatoes, prices of wheat, oil, sugar and spices have also gone costlier. 
While the retail prices of atta have shot up to Rs 32.91 per kg from Rs 28.8 per kg, lemon prices have also risen to Rs 350 per kg in Delhi.  
Prices of spices have surged, led by cumin.  Prices of cumin or jeera, the second most widely consumed spice, have shot up to a five-year high, as output has shrunk by a third. 
 
 

Tomatoes hit a centuru! Prices turn consumers red in anger

After oil, lemons and wheat, tomatoes are now jeopardising the common man's kitchen budget!


Tomatoes hit a century! Prices turn consumers red in anger

Amid the shortage of supply, the tomato prices have reached Rs 80 to Rs 100 per Kg

Move aside lemons, tomatoes are taking over the shocking price spotlight as prices soar to Rs 100/kilo in the retail market. Shortage in supply and unpredictable weather conditions have led to a huge price in the prices of this essential vegetable.&nbsp; Wholesale prices of tomatoes in Chennai are in the range of Rs 80 to Rs 95 and are expected to rise only due to heavy rainfall in both Andhra and Karnataka. Meanwhile, the gourmet option i.e. the cherry tomato is being sold at 360 per kilo by various delivery apps.&nbsp;
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While the retail prices of&nbsp;atta&nbsp;have shot up to Rs 32.91 per kg from Rs 28.8 per kg, lemon prices have also&nbsp;risen to Rs 350 per kg in Delhi.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Prices of spices have surged, led by cumin.&nbsp;&nbsp;Prices of cumin or jeera, the second most widely consumed spice, have shot up to a five-year high, as output has shrunk by a third.&nbsp;
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