DA reports low SRP compliance among pork retailers in Metro Manila

The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported low compliance among pork industry players with the suggested retail price (SRP) for pork in Metro Manila, a week after the scheme took effect.

Out of over 170 monitored retailers, only 20% are adhering to the SRP, with traders and retailers being identified as key issues rather than producers.

SINAG Executive Director Jayson Cainglet noted that even if producers sell pork at P240 per kilogram, retail prices should still not exceed P390 to P400 per kilogram, emphasizing their commitment despite potential losses due to challenges like African swine fever.

The DA spokesperson Arnel de Mesa agreed to review the MSRP with stakeholders and emphasized that the agency's priority is to continue monitoring wet markets for compliance.