Citrus production enters the UAM in Uruguay

The start of the citrus harvest marks a turning point in the entry of production to the Metropolitan Agri-Food Unit (UAM). The characteristic colors of mandarins and oranges began to be installed with great force in these days in the UAM, with the arrival of the production from the north coast. Most of the producers in the department of Salto are located in the western area of Warehouse A of the Fruit and Vegetable Market of the UAM and the place has received a particular and intense movement. To the Satsuma mandarin variety, which is the first to enter the Wholesale Center, other varieties have been gradually added these days that complement the offer. The presence of Salta producers was awaited with great expectation throughout the UAM due to the great movement of merchandise that production from that department implies. It is worth remembering that in the annual average Salta production is approximately one third of the volume of products that entered the Mercado Modelo and now ...