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The avocado industry is facing a 25-30% shortage due to reduced USDA inspections and weather-related trucking delays, leading to tight supplies and increased prices in the coming weeks. Mexico is experiencing a shortage of all avocado sizes, with quality issues like checkerboarding.
Columbia will supply the East Coast until May, but only meet 5% of US demand.
California’s avocado production will resume regular inspections mid-January and start new crop production later in the month, which should help alleviate the shortage.
I’m Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West
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