A few weeks before Christmas 2024, Arequipa families have already begun to stock up for the traditional Christmas dinner. In the Nueva Esperanza market, located on the Andrés Avelino Cáceres platform, in the José Luis Bustamante y Rivero district, the sale of fresh turkey has begun with prices ranging between 17 and 18 soles per kilogram.
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Jaime Rodríguez, a merchant in the poultry sector, reported that many clients have chosen to separate their turkey with an advance of 10 soles, completing the payment on the day of delivery. “We have an option for everyone, some customers have already paid 10 soles for their turkeys and the day they want to pick it up they already finish paying”he pointed out.
This year, Creole turkeys, from El Pedregal and La Joyaare the main offer for the holidays, where the sale of at least a thousand units is expected.
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For those looking for cheaper options, The poult will be available from December 22. This alternative, which combines characteristics of chicken and turkey, has an estimated price similar to last year, when it cost 14 soles per kilogram. In addition, consumers can also opt for chopped turkey, whose price varies between 19 and 20 soles per kilogram.
The price of chicken, another highly requested food at this time, has shown a slight decreasestanding at 11.50 soles per kilogram, 30 cents less than last week. This discount allows more families to include it in their Christmas menus, either as a main dish or in complementary preparations.
On the other hand, Vegetables and fruits essential for celebrations have shown variations in their prices. Among the most notable products are tomatoes, which rose to 2.50 soles per kilogram, and onions to 2.00 soles. As for fruits, mango is priced at 3.50 soles, apples at 12.00 soles and grapes at 8.00 soles.
