Cape Verde promises 35,000 eggs a day for São Vicente
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Expresso das Ilhas
Cape Verdean company Sociave says the egg shortage in São Vicente will be resolved by early next week, thanks to an increase of around 35,000 eggs a day. Its president, João Santos, explains the shortfall by a planned change in the production cycle and priority given to other islands, notably Sal and Boa Vista, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
Sociave plans to restore the egg supply in São Vicente at the beginning of next week through an increase of around 35,000 eggs a day, its chairman of the board, João Santos, told Inforpress on Wednesday.
The shortage affecting the island’s shops, markets and supermarkets results from a planned change in the production cycle intended to prepare for the peak tourist season and the Christmas and end-of-year festivities, according to João Santos. He said the company’s production remained good despite supply difficulties linked to increased consumption.
To maintain supply during this period, Sociave began distributing pullet eggs this week, which are smaller. The company must also divide its production between Santiago, Santo Antão, São Nicolau, Sal and Boa Vista, as well as São Vicente, according to João Santos.
