According to a report from National Institute of Yerba Mate, between January and May of this year, the highest consumption of yerba mate in the last decade was recorded. In this regard, the statistical data indicates that in those months the sum of the sales in the domestic market and exports totaled 130,111,264 kilosbecoming a record number.
In the study, it is observed that at the end of May, 115,167,035 kilos locally, a volume that had never been reached for the period contemplated. Instead, exports totaled 14,944,228 kilos. The current trend shows that consumption in other countries, beyond the fact that the autochthonous infusion is still unknown in some regions, is increasing.
These numbers also highlight another furore, that of the new yerba mate brands. These products are often worth double or triple the value of the conventional retail market. Although in volume it is a level lower than that of industrial production, these new herbs with very attractive qualities for consumption were installed as a consumer trend.
Roapipo
In an ecological container, Roapipó is a yerba mate Certified organic of missionary origin. The product is made with sticks in its 1 kilogram container and is characterized by its mild flavor. The retail sale price through digital portals is 3,090 pesos and you can access up to 12 installments of 525 pesos.
Yerba Apidelta
This yerba mate, with characteristics agroecological, It has anti-acid and low-dust qualities. Its paper packaging is also biodegradable. Your list sale value is 3,298 pesos by Mercado Libre, but you can get between a 5 and 10 percent discount depending on the amount you buy.
Matte & Co
“Mate & Co organic yerba mate from special grinding. With larger leaves, destemmed and with just the right amount of leaf dust. It is certified organic and has 18 months of natural storage”, they describe from HOLÍSTICO NATURAL, a marketer of yerba mate, among other natural and ecological products. The cost of the 500 gram package is 3,500 pesos.
Yerba Mate Jesper
native of San Javier, Misiones province, Jesper yerba mate is certified organic. The qualities of the infusion are low in dust, without TACC and does not contain stick. The price of each package is 3,817 pesos on online sales portals.
Oasis Herb
The yerba mate with Hierba del Oasis stick is gluten-free, suitable for celiacs and certified organic. With a traditional flavor, the 500 gram bag of this missionary product has a sales value of 4,047 pesos in different dietetics and specialized shops.
green king
Considered an export herb, Rei verde is described as a premium level product. The value of the 1 kilogram package is 4,130 pesos. This herb of Uruguayan census does not have TACC and it is one of those requested in the foreign market.
Anna Park
One of the most expensive soft herbs on the market is Ana Park, its value is quoted at 12,268 pesos for a 500-gram package. Produced in the Oberá region, Misiones province, Its main feature is its 12-month parking period, which is why it does not generate acidity. Made with stick and with low dust, it has the certification of organic product.
by RN
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