Two months ago, I was hearing all about the price of limes going up drastically where a combination of weather and disease has sent supply plummeting and prices sky-rocketing. I'd have a hard time drinking my Corona without a lime, same with margaritas, plus, I am fond of limes (or lemons) in my cola products.
I even saw limes at a buck apiece a few times, but prices have dropped to normal now.
From April 21, 2014 Time Magazine.
AMERICANS ARE EATING MORE LIMES THAN EVER: . In 1983, it was .45 lb. per capita. In 2013: 2.96 lb. per capita.
97%: Percentage of limes the U.S. gets from mexico. Guatemala, which accounts for about 1.5%, is the next biggest source.
AVERAGE RETAIL PRICE OF A LIME: Up 133%. April 2013 it was 24 cents each. April 2014, 56 cents.
$71.36: Average price of 40-lb. box of limes as it eneters U.S. from mexico. In February, it was $18.25.
Love My Limes. --DaCoot
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