Food

SAN JUAN, Dominican Republic. – Continuously but discreetly, the planting of fruit trees is threatening the reign of the traditional crops in this western province’s vast and fertile valley, as more than 6,000 hectares are currently being used for 12 varieties.
The zone currently has around 2,100 hectares of avocado, 90 percent of whose crop is [...]

In the last fifteen days shoppers have noticed dramatic increases in food prices, included basics like rice, beans and chicken. In some cases prices have jumped an astounding 60%. Chicken, cod, herring, rice, oil, meat, milk, cheese, beans, condiments and some vegetables have been subject to price increases. According to Listin Diario, the price of [...]