How is it possible that there are imported pasta from Albania in Argentine gondolas at such low prices? The answer will surprise you

In recent weeks, Argentine social media has been having a "picnic" with imported pasta from Albania, a country that certainly has no tradition as a food provider. The most striking aspect is not only the origin, but the selling price of pasta produced by the Albanian company Agro Blend Group, which is lower than that of pasta made by recognized Argentine companies. The fact that Albanian pasta packages have traveled over 11,500 kilometers to arrive in Buenos Aires and then be sold at such a low price is particularly striking. It is true that the artificial exchange rate promoted by Javier Milei's government contributes to generating such distortions, but even considering that factor, the selling price remains too low. In January, the COTO supermarket chain imported almost 233,500 kilograms of dry pasta brands Pasta Bella and Diamond at a value that does not reach one dollar CIF per kilogram. This is a price that bears no relation to other imported pasta from other nations. How is ...