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Pork retailers struggle to comply with price guidance
Retailers in Manila are struggling to comply with the Department of Agriculture's (DA) March 10, 2025, suggested retail price (SRP) for pork.
Pork cuts like kasim, pork chop, and pigue are currently priced at P400/kg, exceeding the SRP of P350/kg, while liempo is sold at up to P450/kg, above the P380/kg SRP.
Retailers cite high capital costs, with farmgate prices ranging from P355 to P405/kg, making it difficult to sell at the mandated rates without incurring losses.
One retailer suggested the DA should work with hog raisers and middlemen to lower farmgate prices instead of imposing price caps on retailers.
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