We've noticed that locally grown produce tends to be a LOT more expensive than imported varieties. Our rudimentary knowledge of economics (some might say lack thereof) would assume the opposite, that costs would be decreased for production locally. But take a look at these mangos:
The exchange rate averages about 115 yen to the US dollar, so this wooden cushioned box of 5 Okinawan mangos costs the equivalent of US$111. The Mexican imports cost about $2 each. The explanation we've heard thru word-of-mouth is that strict agricultural laws/standards here in Okinawa tends to produce a very high quality of produce, hence the outrageous price difference. Wish we could afford to investigate!! ;-)
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On the other hand some of the locally grown produce is very cheap compared to the stuff shipped from the states...
I guess it just depends on what you are buying....I don't know that I could spend 111 bucks on mangos personally...
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