Prices have skyrocketed after an avocado shortage has begun for 2022.
With avocados increasing popularity we are now suffering a shortage.
This will cause prices to increase quickly.
Basic grocery items now more expensive
Things affecting avocados right now
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Labor Shortages
Truck and labor shortages are affecting many industries.
This makes it harder for stores to get the products. -
Supply and demand of avocados
Prices are continuing to rise while supply is low.
The current price is $1.50.
Last year they were only $0.99. -
Problems stretch past the struggling avocado supply chain
Growing conditions in California have not been ideal.
Limoneria, a supply company, only sold 3,000 pounds of avocados from October 2021 to December 2021.
In 2020 they sold 478,000 pounds.
Grocery shopping: Changes for 2022
What to expect this season
Fortunately, there is hope with this coming years sales.
It’s been predicted that California should produce 306 million pounds.
This is a 15% percent increase over last season.
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