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Puerto Rico imports 90% of its food, leading to high prices. Young islanders use technology to promote local buying. The podcast explores challenges faced by Puerto Rico, including the decline of self-sufficiency. It discusses fair pricing for small producers and features a customer testimonial. Puerto Rican cuisine, sustainability, and the broken food system are also discussed.
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- Puerto Rico heavily relies on importing 90% of its food, mainly from the US, due to the Jones Act and the industrialization of canned goods after World War II.
- A new generation of farmers and entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico are promoting self-sufficiency and local production of food through initiatives like the Pradusa app and embracing agroecology to enhance food sustainability and support local farmers.
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Puerto Rico's Reliance on Imported Food
Puerto Rico has become heavily reliant on importing 90% of its food, largely from the US. This reliance traces back to the arrival of supermarkets and the industrialization of canned goods after World War II. Shipping costs are higher due to the controversial Jones Act, which increases the prices of imported food. To combat this, a new generation of farmers and entrepreneurs are promoting self-sufficiency and local production of food.
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