Banana prices in Brazil are high in October

Banana prices are high in the North of Santa Catarina in the partial of the month (1st to 21/10), especially for the runt, which has values a little higher than the coastal silver. First quality dwarf was sold for R$ 2.50/kg in the period and coastal silver of the same profile for R$ 2.42/kg, respectively highs of 150% and 142% compared to October last year, in terms of nominal. Producers consulted by Hortifruti/Cepea reported that, for both varieties, the occurrence is due to the low supply compared to the previous year. However, the greatest scarcity happens to the runt. Bearing in mind that, in addition to the weather conditions, ...