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Which Way, L.A.?

Lime Shortage Puts the Squeeze on 'La Cocina Mexicana'

California may be the world's food basket, but its annual production of limes is just five million pounds. Mexico exports 800 million. But suddenly, there's a shortage and the price has skyrocketed.

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By Warren Olney • May 10, 2014 • 1 min read

California may be the world's food basket, but its annual production of limes is just five million pounds. Mexico exports 800 million. But suddenly, there's a shortage and the price has skyrocketed.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Director of Content, News

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    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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