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Only 12.5% of the Products on the Shelves Are Local.

Consuming local products not only strengthens the domestic economy but also promotes food self-sufficiency and reduces the environmental footprint. Despite these widely recognized benefits, the reality in Puerto Rico paints a different picture. According to a study by economist José Caraballo Cueto, only 12.5% of the products available in the island's supermarkets are locally produced.

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Consuming local products not only strengthens the domestic economy but also promotes food self-sufficiency and reduces the environmental footprint. Despite these widely recognized benefits, the reality in Puerto Rico paints a different picture. According to a study by economist José Caraballo Cueto, only 12.5% of the products available in the island's supermarkets are locally produced.

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El Vocero de Puerto Rico broke the news in on Friday, October 3, 2025.
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