Weather problems in both Mexico and Florida are tightening supplies of peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes and pushing prices higher. A warmer-than-normal winter in Mexico brought crops on early and increased disease pressure, while freezes in Florida hit production for late winter and early spring. That has created a major gap in supply across key growing regions, and relief is not expected soon. The shortage is also putting added pressure on contracts, as suppliers are trying to meet steady demand while working with growers that have very limited volume.
Why This Matters:
This is what happens when weather hits multiple growing regions at the same time. Supply drops, prices climb, and everyday produce gets harder to count on. Food prices are not settling down. They are staying volatile, and disruptions like this are part of the reason. The families who prepare before the next shortage or price jump put themselves in a much stronger position.
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Source: FreshPlaza
By: Astrid van den Broek
