Peru: Lemon price increased by 19% due to rains in the north

So far in March, the price of lemons has increased by around 19% as a result of heavy rains in the north of the country, revealed the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP). However, the entity explained that this rise will be temporary because this behavior is due to a conjunctural factor. "Coincidentally, these rains could have an impact on the prices of some foods that are produced in the northern region, such as lemons. They have been seeing some increases in the case of lemons of around 19% in what goes of the month", pointed out Carlos Montoro, BCRP Monetary Policy manager, during the presentation of the March 2023 Monetary Program. Another food that has been presenting an increase in its value is chicken as a result of the increase in cases of avian flu in birds, which causes a lower supply of this product; Added to this is the reduced access to soybean meal, one of the main sources of protein for this bird's food. "This has reduced the supply and increased the price (of ...