Grape tomato

What is Grape tomato?

Small, oblong tomatoes with thick walls, low moisture and a reliably sweet flavor. They hold up to handling and travel better than cherry tomatoes, with little splitting.

Whole in salads and grain bowls, roasted or blistered for pasta and bruschetta, skewered, halved for salsa and pico, or set out on crudité and antipasto platters. A go-to garnish that needs no knife.

Grape tomato wholesale price in NYC

As of July 20, 2026, the wholesale quote for grape tomato in the NYC market is about $29.95. Over the past 12 months it's ranged from $15.95 to $46.95, with a typical week landing around $22.95.

You're paying over the yearly norm right now; lean on it lighter if your menu can flex.

Why the number moves

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 grape tomato can shift week to week.

Across the year the trend has been up (up about 3% 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

Greenhouse and warm-climate growing make them dependable across the year; local Northeast supply peaks in summer, with Mexico and Florida covering the off-season at steadier quality than slicing tomatoes.

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.

Look for firm, glossy, unsplit fruit. They keep 5–7 days and hold better than most fresh tomatoes — store at cool room temp for flavor, refrigerate only to stretch shelf life.