Pears Are About to Become Very Sparse and Very Expensive — Here's Why

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Pears Are About to Become Very Sparse and Very Expensive — Here's Why

A devastating freeze wiped out much of the U.S. pear crop, driving up prices and limiting supply.Food & Wine / Getty ImagesFor months, the United States has been experiencing an intense egg crisis, with prices skyrocketing and inventory plummeting. But it appears eggs aren't the only thing that will be hard to come by in the coming months.On Thursday, Food Dive reported on the expected pear shortage coming to the U.S. after Northwest growers exp…