"I expect the shortage will last for a month at least"
In 2022 lime prices were high for extended periods because Mexico was not producing enough to satisfy the US market, so barely any volume came to Europe. It is very unusual for prices to stay high all year, according to Rob Cullum from Pacific Produce.
“It is usually up and down throughout the year in a manner that is not predictable. The extended high price period meant that
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