Tridge summary
The article highlights a noticeable decrease in the price of apples in the Metropolitan Agri-food Unit (UAM), falling from 99 to 95 pesos per kilogram. This decline is linked to the influx of new batches from the current harvest, the ongoing sale of stocks from the previous season, and the introduction of imported apples, resulting in a 28% decrease in volume sold and a complex market dynamics. Local apple producers are currently contending with challenges such as quality and maturity issues due to weather conditions and struggle against the competition from imported and stored apples, which are driving down prices and undermining the competitiveness of locally grown apples.
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Original content
The apple, one of the emblematic fruits of the agri-food basket, experienced price drops during the last week in the Metropolitan Agri-Food Unit (UAM), going from 99 to 95 pesos per kilogram. This drop, accompanied by a 28% reduction in the volume sold, is due to the entry of new batches from the current harvest and the persistent marketing of remnants from the previous season, as well as imported products that expand the offer and generate dispersion in prices. With a 4.7% share of the total products sold in the UAM during this week, the apple reflects a complex dynamic that responds to the market situation and consumer behavior. On the one hand, recently harvested batches have an impact on ...
Source: Portaldelcampo
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