date:Aug 18, 2017
s lime crop is impacted. This has caused prices to jump by $4-$6 per average 40 lb. box. Other lime growing regions outside Veracruz were not affected by Franklin. In addition to the hurricane impact, supplies have come down as Veracruz is in its new crop cycle with more average supplies. The combination of Franklin and lower supplies will result in lower crossings for the next four to five weeks, said Millan. I expect volume to increase by mid-September, but for now, demand exceeds supplies.
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