Central and Southern Taiwan Suffer Severe Crop Damage; Supermarkets to Release 11 Vegetable Types from July 3 to Stabilize Prices

Severe crop damage in central and southern Taiwan due to heavy rains in early June has led to significant price volatility for vegetables. The affected produce, with high water content, is prone to spoilage in the recent hot weather, further reducing supply.

This situation has impacted wholesale markets. On July 2, the Taipei City wholesale market received 996 metric tons of vegetables, a decrease of 152 tons from the previous day. The wholesale price per kilogram rose to 39 NT dollars, up from 42.1 NT dollars. Fruit arrivals also saw a slight decrease, with wholesale prices remaining relatively stable.

In response, the Taipei City Market Affairs Office has directed the Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corporation (Taipei Agricultural Products) to continue its plan of purchasing and storing vegetables to stabilize prices. From July 3 to July 9, supermarkets across the greater Taipei region will release about 70 metric tons of 11 types of vegetables. These include items like leafy greens, potatoes, onions, and lettuce, offered at various price points.

Additionally, Taipei Agricultural Products is offering special promotions on organic vegetable boxes through its retail stores and e-commerce platform. The boxes contain a variety of vegetables and are priced at 599 NT dollars, including delivery. Frozen vegetable options are also available. The office will continue to monitor the market and take further action if necessary to ensure a stable supply of essential food items.