date:Oct 12, 2016
A shortage of avocados from Mexico is causing prices, already above normal all summer, to soar to astronomical levels, according to Southern California suppliers. On Monday, 10 Oct., Santa Ana-based Ingardia Bros. Produce Inc. said prices are hovering at $76 a case, the highest the company has seen in three decades.
Its very, very critical right now, Ingardia produce buyer Cruz Sandoval said.
A poor growing season in California had led to a surge in prices, which have more than doubled from la