Brazil: The supply of pear oranges is restricted and the price continues to rise

The supply of pear oranges is increasingly restricted in the state of São Paulo. Some Hortifruti/Cepea employees have already completed the harvest, boosting the variety's prices. As a result, the average sales this week (12 to 16/02) was R$ 86.06/box of 40.8 kg, on the tree, an increase of 0.09% compared to the previous one. Prices for late varieties also continue to rise – this week, Natal was traded for R$ 86.98/box of 40.8 kg, on the tree, an increase of 5.35% in the same comparison. As for Tahiti acid lime, producers consulted by Hortifruti/Cepea indicate that this week's rains ...