Avocado shortage: A perfect storm of problems is causing a surge in prices

Avocados, are scarce at the Ingardia Bros. Produce Inc. warehouse in Santa Ana on Monday, October 10, 2016. Prices are rising because of a shortage from Mexico. (Photo by Mindy Schauer,Orange County Register/SCNG)Gene Bianchi owner of Bianchi Farms shows one of his ripe avocados at his avocado farm in De Luz Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. FRANK BELLINO, THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE/SCNGGrocery Outlet in Orange, which is known for its extreme discounts, is selling large avocados from Chile and California for $