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Over 90% of fresh US broccoli comes from drought-hit California

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 1hShare

The ongoing drought in California threatens the broccoli supply of the entire nation. Estimates indicate that shipment reductions could exceed twenty percent if conditions worsen. Experts propose that by growing more broccoli on the East Coast, costs related to supply chains could decrease and food miles reduced, leading to a more robust and dependable broccoli market across the country.

First report: Popular grocery staple could take hit as California faces major supply vulnerability — foxnews.com, 1d