Brazil: Hawaii papaya price rises for the 3rd week

A survey by the Hortifrúti/Cepea team shows that Hawaiian papaya prices have risen in the main producing regions for the third week in a row. From August 12 to 16, types 15 to 18 were quoted at an average of R$5.25/kg in the North of Espírito Santo, a strong increase of 95% compared to the previous period. In the South of Bahia, the increase was 82% in the same comparison, with the kilo being sold at R$5.17. According to Hortifrúti/Cepea collaborators, the upward movement is due to the low volume harvested, accentuated by the drop in temperatures at the beginning of the week, especially at night, which slowed the ripening of the fruit ...