Hoy is reporting an increase in vegetable prices as a result of food shortages in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Noel. Some vegetable prices have increased by 20% to 25% at a number of supermarkets, like Nacional, Ole and Amigos. A pound of peppers that previously cost RD$36.95 is now priced at RD$49.5 and eggplant and tomatoes that were sold for RD$29.95 per pound are now at RD$44.95 per pound. Onions have also seen a hike. A pound of onions that cost RD$24.99 is now being sold for RD$32.99. The same goes for broccoli and cauliflower were sold for RD$24.99 and now cost RD$31.99.<\/p>\n
Hoy writes that although chicken production costs have almost doubled, prices have only increased by 11% in recent months. International soy and corn prices have skyrocketed by 70%, as well as the cost of shipping, and this has led to a sharp increase in the cost of producing chickens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hoy is reporting an increase in vegetable prices as a result of food shortages in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Noel. Some vegetable prices have increased by 20% to 25% at a number of supermarkets, like Nacional, Ole and Amigos. A pound of peppers that previously cost RD$36.95 is now priced at RD$49.5 and eggplant … <\/p>\n