Is the vigil ending? Fish sales are no longer growing like before
There is a time of year when the cash registers of the merchants of the Plaza Minorista José María Villa ring louder...
TL;DR
- Fish sales in Medellín's Plaza Minorista have decreased significantly during Holy Week compared to previous years.
- Merchants attribute the decline to changing cultural traditions and a reduced observance of religious fasting.
- Overall annual fish consumption in Colombia has increased, driven by aquaculture and a more distributed purchasing pattern throughout the year.
- Factors contributing to lower Holy Week sales include increased competition and rising prices, although recent price stabilization is linked to lower demand.
- Despite lower Holy Week sales, the per capita consumption of fish in Colombia has risen to 11.4 kg from 9.5 kg.