Lettuce/Cepea: Climate in the interior of São Paulo, Brazil challenges producers
Fresh Lettuce
Vegetables
Brazil
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
Market & Price Trends
Published Mar 23, 2024
Tridge summary
A recent heat wave and rain in São Paulo have adversely affected lettuce production, leading to a decrease in supply and an increase in prices. The temperatures, which reached 33ºC in Ibiúna and Mogi das Cruzes, with a thermal sensation of up to 40ºC, have caused significant damage to the crops. As a result, the price of a box of 20 units of crespa lettuce has risen by 10.74% to R$ 33.22 in Ibiúna. Producers are worried about the ongoing climate instability, which could further disrupt supply and maintain high prices.
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Original content
The new heat wave, which began last week, combined with the occurrence of rain in São Paulo's squares, harmed lettuce production. According to The Weather Channel, temperatures reached 33ºC in both Ibiúna and Mogi das Cruzes (SP). However, Hortifruti/Cepea employees reported that the thermal sensation reached up to 40ºC in the regions, causing intense damage to the hardwoods. The thermal stress generated (with amplitudes of up to 14ºC) caused feet to bend and a high rate of discards. The reduction in supply was responsible for the boost in prices this week (18 to 22/03), and the box of 20 units of crespa ended at R$ 33.22 in Ibiúna, an increase of 10.74% compared to the previous ...
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