Brazil: Climate affects production and increases lettuce prices, says Cepea

Recent adverse weather conditions, characterized by intense rain and high temperatures in São Paulo's green belt, have severely affected the production of curly lettuce, leading to a slowdown in planting and significant damage to the plantations. As a result, there has been a considerable increase in the discard rates and a notable reduction in supply, which has subsequently caused the prices of curly lettuce in Ibiúna to surge by 32.18%, reaching R$35.83 per box of 20 plants. Similarly, iceberg lettuce in Mogi das Cruzes has seen an 11.7% price increase, with costs rising to R$43.75 per box of 12 units.