date:May 24, 2016
hat heavy rains over the last two weeks in first level producing areas, such as the Jerte Valley in Extremadura or the Region of ??Aragon, have caused a shortage of cherries in the markets, which has pushed prices up significantly. According to Calabuig, the price paid has increased by between 40% and 50% compared to last year, to the point that, at the moment, producers are paid an average of three Euro per kilo. In stores, that price is almost double. It will not fully offset the slow start,