Tomatoes are used widely in cuisines across India, and price jumps can trigger widespread protests similar to those caused by onions.
The global fast food chain cited the non-availability of quality products"due to seasonal crop issues” as reason for curbing tomato usage, according to a public relations spokeswoman for the company in India.
While tomatoes usually become expensive in the lean production months of June and July, prices of the Indian household staple have spiked recently as delayed monsoons, heavy rains and hotter-than normal temperatures have impacted the country’s growing areas. Cost fluctuations can also scramble central bank efforts to control inflation and its disproportionate impact on economically vulnerable groups, according to a study by researchers at the Reserve Bank of India published on July 6.
A rise in their prices can lead to cost increases of other vegetables and goods, and negatively impact inflation and food security.
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