[Post 1683] Wholesalers in Singapore say haze affecting vegetable size, supply and prices

Summary

Smaller vegetables, higher prices, and weaker demand — weeks of haze are beginning to take a toll on produce reaching Singapore. Some wholesalers say vegetables from Malaysia and Indonesia are up to 50% smaller, while tighter supplies have doubled the prices of some vegetables. Locally, some farms are also bracing themselves for lower yields, if the haze persists. Natalie Ong reports.