Cherry tomato

What is Cherry tomato?

Small round tomatoes about an inch across, sold on or off the vine. Sweet, thin-skinned, and high in juice — sold loose by the pint or in bulk cases.

Roasted or blistered for pasta and pizza in Italian spots, halved into Greek and chopped salads, charred for salsa in taquerias, or skewered for catering platters and crudite.

Cherry tomato wholesale price in NYC

As of July 13, 2026, the wholesale quote for cherry tomato in the NYC market is about $29.95. Over the past 12 months it's ranged from $18.95 to $49.95, with a typical week landing around $29.95.

Right in line with its 12-month average this week.

What's behind the price

NYC produce runs through the high-volume houses that feed Hunts Point and the wider metro — California, Florida, Mexico, and Northeast farms when they're in season. That's why a case rate on cherry tomato can shift week to week.

Across the year the trend has been up (up about 11% over the last month). Buying what's in season is still the most reliable way to keep produce cost in check.

Seasonality in the Northeast

Peak Northeast supply is mid-summer through early fall (July–September) from local and regional farms; greenhouse and Mexican fruit fills the rest of the year.

Per case or per pound?

Produce is sold by the case, with a per-pound rate shown where it helps you compare. Order on the unit that matches your prep so you're not throwing money out on shrink — perishables don't wait.

Buy vine-on for shelf appeal and a tighter smell test — skip any case with split skins or a watery bottom; hold at room temp, not the walk-in, to keep flavor.