Biobío produce supplies stabilize after storm disruptions

Fruit and vegetable supplies in Chile’s Biobío province are returning to normal after heavy rain disrupted road transport and temporarily delayed deliveries.

Agriculture Undersecretary Francesco Venezian visited the Vega Techada market in Los Ángeles to review product availability and assess the situation facing local farmers. The market remained open and continued to receive produce despite the difficult weather.

Some vegetable prices increase

Around 70% of the produce sold in the province arrives from central and northern Chile, while the remaining 30% is grown locally. Road closures and transport problems affected some deliveries, contributing to higher prices for products such as potatoes and carrots.

Data collected by Chile’s Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies showed price increases for onions, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and some leafy vegetables between July 15 and 28. Citrus prices remained broadly stable.

Local market representatives said trucks were briefly held up during the storm but deliveries were now normalizing. Prices rose by around 20% for some products, while others showed little or no change.

Authorities will continue monitoring supply and transport conditions as the region recovers from the frontal system.

source and photo: frutasdechile.cl