Called the "Hermes of fruits," the Shinseuka variety has become the cheapest grape.

(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Yoon-gu = Once called 'the Hermes of fruits,' but now that is a thing of the past. This refers to the Shinseong Muscat. High in sugar content, with a good aroma and no seeds, Shinseong Muscat was sold until 2020 at 30,000 to 50,000 won per 2 kg box. It was also prized as a luxury gift, with a price tag of around 20,000 won per piece. However, currently, the price has dropped sharply to 10,000 to 20,000 won. Now, it is cheaper than Geumhong or Campbell Early. According to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, the average retail price of Shinseong Muscat per 2 kg was 11,572 won as of the 14th of last month, which is 54.6% cheaper than the average year. This is a 19.1% decrease from last year. The daily price dropped to below 10,000 won but has recently recovered slightly. The average retail price of Shinseong Muscat last month was 13,314 won, which is one-third of the price in 2020, five years ago. The average price in October was 34,000 ...