Sugarcane from Maharashtra, Kerala sweetens Hyderabad’s summer
Sugarcane from Maharashtra and Kerala is becoming increasingly popular in Hyderabad as temperatures rise. Vendors are opting for sweeter varieties and modern extraction methods to meet customer demand for refreshing cane juice. Despite rising prices, the quality and hygiene improvements are attracting more customers to juice stalls.
- ▪Sugarcane from Maharashtra and Kerala is flowing through juice stalls in Hyderabad during the summer.
- ▪Vendors are replacing traditional methods with stainless-steel machines for better hygiene and efficiency.
- ▪Prices for the popular No.62 variety have increased from ₹1,300 to ₹1,500 per quintal compared to last year.
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As Hyderabad swelters through another punishing summer, sugarcane from Maharashtra and Kerala is emerging as the star of the season, flowing through hundreds of juice stalls across the twin cities. Vendors are increasingly turning to these varieties for their exceptional sweetness, soft pulp and high juice yield, drawing customers in hordes for a cold, refreshing glass of cane juice.The shift has also transformed the business itself. Traditional iron roller crushers and laborious multi-pass extraction methods are steadily being replaced by stainless-steel machines with instant chilling technology, enabling faster service, better hygiene and maximum extraction in a single press.Seasoned sellers note that prices have risen compared to last year, especially for the popular No.62 variety,…
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