Brazil: High temperatures favor increased supply of Hawaii papaya

This week (September 9-13), Hawaii papaya prices fell again in the producing regions of Southern Bahia and Northern Espírito Santo. The drop in prices is related to the increased supply of the variety, driven by the intense heat, which has accelerated the ripening of the fruit, especially in the newer plantations, whose good volumes were already expected recently. Hawaii types 12 to 18 were quoted at R$1.65/kg in Northern Espírito Santo, a 40% drop compared to last week. The same variety was sold at R$1.75/kg in ...