Tomato prices increase by 38% in one week at Costa Rican farmer's markets

Published 2022년 11월 7일

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The article highlights a significant increase in the prices of various fruits and vegetables at farmer's markets in Costa Rica. The price of tomatoes has surged by up to 38% in a week, according to the National Production Council (CNP). Additionally, the cost of chili dulce peppers, carrots, bananas, lettuce 'americana,' and potatoes has risen by up to 13%. However, the prices of national Hass-type avocados, yellow onions, and plantains have seen a decrease at the markets. The President of the National Board of Fairs, Edwin Vargas, anticipates that these rising prices will continue to trend throughout the rest of the year.

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Visitors of the farmer's markets in Costa Rica will have to bring a little extra money if they're looking for tomatoes this weekend. The price of a kilo of tomato has increased by up to 38% from last week, according to the study carried out by the Consejo Nacional de la Producción (CNP) – National Production Council. At the same time, the cost of chili dulce (peppers), carrots, bananas, lettuce 'americana,' and potatoes also rose up to 13% in the last week. Edwin Vargas, President of the Presidente de la Junta Nacional de Ferias (National Board of Fairs), referred to the factors that influence the behavior of prices. ...

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