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Which Foods Can Puerto Rico Grow to Reduce Imports?

Published Aug 10, 2026, 11:10 PM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

Why this matters: Increasing local production of these six products could help reduce Puerto Rico’s reliance on food imports, potentially lowering prices for local households.

Puerto Rico has the potential to achieve food security by increasing the cultivation of around six products, which could have lower prices than imported ones. This could help reduce the island’s reliance on imports.

SourceEl Nuevo Día

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