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03/05/2013
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Transferring costs of production of chocolate makes prices rise to consumers
BY BRUNO DUTRA
Rio - Despite being one of the sweetest dates calendar, Easter, celebrated on March 31, will be well salted prices for consumers. This year, according to experts, the typical chocolate eggs will be 10% more expensive than last year, weighing in his pocket at the time of purchase.
"The expectation is that Easter eggs are on average 10% more expensive in relation to 2012. Companies must pass the increased cost of production, mainly due to the increase in the wages of workers in the sector, driving up prices, "said Marco Quintarelli, retail specialist.
Economist at the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), André Braz also provides higher prices this year. "There will be price correction but this year," says the expert.
To escape the high prices and save on the purchase of chocolates, Quintarelli advises researching and give preference to products of lesser known brands. "Consumers need to be aware if the offers do not want to pay more. Choose to mark themselves instead of the traditional good measure is to not spend as much, "he explains.
At Grupo Pao de Acucar can buy egg to milk with 340 grams of nuts, self-produced by R$ 22.99, while the network Worldwide, the egg Lacta Black Diamond of 215 grams, costs R$ 21.20.
Advance purchase
In supermarkets, consumers are already searching for the products. "I'll buy eggs for four godchildren and they always prefer those with gifts," says Priscilla Faustino packer. And cautious eye on prices, Vera Batista left the child choose, but with limits. "I'll look for more eggs into account and do not want to spend too much," he says.
SEARCH IS THE BEST OPTION
CHOCOLATES
Eggs milk chocolate and white chocolate 180 grams can be found on the network Sugarloaf for R$ 12.99. Have the egg white with red fruit of 340 grams sells for R$ 22.99. In Network World Supermarkets, Garoto chocolates of various flavors can be found for R$ 3.75, but the bet this year is the traditional eggs as Boy's Love Serenade 240 grams being sold for R$ 18.90.
COD AND OLIVE
In Network World, cod Port costs R$ 22.50. Moreover, the Portuguese olive oil extra virgin Solar D'Village, 500 ml, is sold for R$ 8.15, less than the price last year.
Source: The Day - Online
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