Vegetable Shortage Leads To Higher Prices In Stores - WRIC Richmond News and Weather -

Vegetable Shortage Leads To Higher Prices In Stores

Posted: Updated:
  • 8News

  • Saturday, May 25 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:33:18 GMT
    HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) - The Virginia State Police are investigating the shooting along Interstate 81 near Harrisonburg that resulted in the wounding of a tractor-trailer driver. The shooting took place
    HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) - The Virginia State Police are investigating the shooting along Interstate 81 near Harrisonburg that resulted in the wounding of a tractor-trailer driver. The shooting took place
  • Saturday, May 25 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:06:29 GMT
    PARIS (AP) -- A French soldier was stabbed in the throat in a busy commercial district outside Paris on Saturday, and France's president said authorities are investigating any possible links with the recent
    PARIS (AP) -- A French soldier was stabbed in the throat in a busy commercial district outside Paris on Saturday, and France's president said authorities are investigating any possible links with the recent
  • Saturday, May 25 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-05-25 18:41:46 GMT
    RICHMOND, Va - Scholarship Sharing is a student run organization that helps put as much information about financial aid, scholarships and grant opportunities into one place for students. Our main goal
    RICHMOND, Va - Scholarship Sharing is a student run organization that helps put as much information about financial aid, scholarships and grant opportunities into one place for students. Our main goal

Richmond, VA—Tumultuous weather is to blame for a shortage of leafy greens in central Virginia and around the nation, and now, shoppers are facing higher prices in grocery stores.

Different types of lettuce (including romaine, bib, and arugula), spinach, broccoli and cauliflower are all in short supply at various grocery chains. The shortage is due to weather in California, where the majority of these vegetables are grown. Some crops came in early, but several weeks of bad weather and cold damaged some crops.

This is a nationwide problem, and customers all over the country are being forced to pay more for these vegetables. But grocers say it's a short-term price increase: once the next growing cycle is completed, the prices should drop back to normal levels.

Heads of lettuce should be back to normal prices in about a week, while other green vegetables may take about 4-6 weeks to become less costly.

Stay with 8News for updates.

 

Copyright 2013 by Young Broadcasting of Richmond