---
title: "San Felipe Neri brings back budget produce bags at prices starting at $3"
date: 2026-04-13
author: ""
url: https://panamadaily.news/san-felipe-neri-budget-produce-bags/
categories:
  - "Business"
  - "Economy"
  - "News"
tags:
  - "food prices"
  - "fresh produce"
  - "local vendors"
  - "municipal market"
  - "Panama City"
  - "San Felipe Neri"
---

# San Felipe Neri brings back budget produce bags at prices starting at $3

## What Happened

The Municipality of Panama will hold a new edition of “La Puerca del Neri Vol. 2.0” on Wednesday, April 15, at the San Felipe Neri Market. The sale is designed to help households access fresh, quality food at affordable prices.

Due to strong demand in the first edition, the market will again offer assorted bags at B/.3.00, B/.5.00 and B/.8.00. Sales will begin at 6:00 a.m. and continue until supplies run out, with operations scheduled through 4:00 p.m.

## How the Sale Works

Residents interested in buying the bags can reserve them through the municipal platform at www.pasarela.mupa.gob.pa. The initiative is tied to the San Felipe Neri Market, one of the city’s most important municipal food hubs.

The program centers on low-cost bundles of fresh products, giving families a practical way to stretch their budgets while still buying items from a formal market setting.

## Why It Matters

Municipal markets play a major role in Panama City’s food supply chain. They connect consumers with fresh produce and support local farmers and merchants who depend on steady sales to move their goods.

By bringing back the “Puerca del Neri,” the city is reinforcing a model that combines affordability with access to fresh food. In a market where prices can be a concern for many households, promotions like this can make a visible difference for families seeking lower-cost options.

The San Felipe Neri Market has long been associated with everyday food purchases in the capital, and the return of the promotion reflects continued interest in direct, city-backed efforts to keep essential products within reach of more residents.

## Background

Fresh food programs at municipal markets also help highlight the role of local commerce in Panama City’s economy. When residents buy produce through these channels, they support vendors, distributors and small producers who rely on consistent consumer traffic.

The return of the promotion follows the strong response to the first edition, which appears to have confirmed demand for lower-priced food packages in a central and well-known market location.