Climate change is the main cause of this scarcity threat. Total production has been steadily declining for a decade.
Do we have to do without a good glass of orange juice in the morning? The risk of a global shortage is only increasing due to climate change. Florida, the world’s second largest supplier of oranges, was hit hard by Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and still hasn’t recovered. Spain and Mexico, which are also important citrus suppliers, are also having difficulties. Production fell by 30% due to drought, according to France Info. Brazil, the main exporter for several years, cannot keep up and fulfill all orders.
Another effect of this lack of production: the price of orange juice concentrate explodes. “Last year we paid around 1,400 euros for it, delivered to Europe in the northern ports. We’ll go to 3,400 [euros] “, notes Jean-Paul Lorch, President of Unijus. An increase that will also be reflected on the shelves: the bottles are said to be 15 cents more expensive per liter.
Upcoming price increases
“Orders from concentrate suppliers are now subject to quotas for any company wishing to buy them, a situation the oldest buyers have never faced! ‘ worried Unijus, which analyzed: ‘So far, this shortage has mainly affected orange juice concentrates, but in the coming weeks it could also affect pure juices due to a domino effect.’ ‘READ ALSOAgainst drug shortages, a […] Continue reading
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