US Papaya / Cepea: Quality problems and drop in consumption favor hawaii quotes

Hawaii papaya also registered a drop in prices this week in the main producing regions. According to employees of Hortifruti / Cepea, the scenario was a reflection of the drop in consumption, in addition to quality problems that were felt by both producers and wholesalers - there were reports of chocolate stain, especially in the fruits of the South of Bahia. Thus, type 12 to 18 hawaii was marketed for R $ 1.65 / kg on average in the northern regions of Espírito Santo and southern Bahia, a 7.5% devaluation compared ...