The worst winter freeze in 60 years in the southwestern United States and Mexico destroyed more than 4.4 million tons of corn and more than 80% of exportable produce. The vegetable and fruit shortage is causing food prices to surge. “Bell peppers, for example, went from $14.95 a box to $48. Roma tomatoes from $8.95 to about $32,” Nogales International reported.
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