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03/11/2014
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Sonia Carvalho felt much the increase in the price of tomatoes Photo: Lara Mizoguchi
Villain of inflation in 2013 , the tomato came back to haunt consumers . The price charged in Ceasa for fair and supermarkets , more than doubled compared to February . The minimum value of 18 pounds cash increased from R$ 25 to R$ 45, an increase of 80 % . This adjustment has been passed on immediately . Yesterday , at a fair da Tijuca , the average price of pound reached R$ 5 .
- I'm buying less even download and use more sauce ready. Housewife has to turn around - says Maria Matos Ribeiro , 78 , in fair Aguiar Street .
As president of the Commercial Association of Producers and Users of Ceasa Grande Rio and São Gonçalo ( Acegri ) , Waldir de Lemos , this time , do not blame the rain , as in recent years .
- Now , the problem is the lack of it . Because of the drought, the crop matured quickly. The crop that should last a few more 30 days is already over. It was a hole until the next harvest, which is still at the very beginning - explained .
It is expected that in the coming weeks , prices begin to retreat again , with market entry tomatoes Paty 's Ensign and Teresopolis , which are the main producers of the State of Rio Currently , production comes from São Paulo .
- But do not believe that this year we will have a shot ( price ) , as happened in 2013 . The weather helped , mainly producing areas of Rio As part of that has spoiled because of the very dry soil , I believe the crop that is starting is good , with balanced prices - Lemos said .
The impact is already reflected in inflation . The Consumer Price Index ( CPI ) shows an increase of 24 % on the cost of tomatoes in the country in February . Sonia Carvalho domestic , 53 , reduced the purchase.
- Use in salad . For the food , I prefer a tomato sauce ready - said .
Read more : http://extra.globo.com/noticias/economia/preco-do-tomate-sobe-no-atacado-volta-pesar-no-bolso-do-consumidor-nas-feiras-quilo-ja-vendido-r-5-11843526.html#ixzz2vf8HN8Zl
Source : Extra - Online
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