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Manufacturers are concerned about a global shortage of orange juice concentrate In question, a drop in orange production, particularly in Florida, affected by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. The shortage is likely to set in gradually over the next few months.
In a supermarket, orange juice prices have increased by 15% in one year. In question, the global shortage of orange juice concentrate, an unprecedented situation due to global warming. In Florida (United States), the world’s second largest producer, Hurricane Ian devastated almost the entire crop of a family farm in Arcadia in September.
A significant price increase
Harvests are poor in Florida, but also in Mexico and Spain, with production down 30% due to drought. The shortage of stock caused world prices for orange juice concentrate to soar. “Last year we paid that at around 1,400 euros, delivered to Europe in the northern ports. We will go up to 3,400 [euros]”, notes Jean-Paul Lorch, president of Unijus. In rays, the increase should be “15 cents per liter”.
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