Off-season vegetable shortage drives prices up

2026-02-16 - 05:08

Rising vegetable prices across the country are being driven by off-season shortages, high demand, and increased production costs, according to Minister for Agriculture, Tomasi Tunabuna. The Minister says that while processed foods often appear expensive due to packaging and processing costs, fresh vegetables are currently costing more because supply has dropped during the off-season. “Vegetable