Over 13,500 yerba mate producers in Argentina, including many small and medium-size producers, have initiated an indefinite strike starting December 2, demanding a fair price for their product. They argue that the current price does not cover production costs, which have exceeded 300 pesos per kilo of leaf, while the package prices remain high. The National Institute of Yerba Mate explains that historically, producers received 10% of the package value, but now receive only 180 pesos per kilo. The strike could last until March 2025 if no satisfactory answers are received from the government. Despite the strike, consumers are assured that there will be no yerba mate shortage as there is enough stock to last for the next year and a half.