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Crawfish shortage driving up prices, cutting profits at local restaurants

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: April 07, 2024 4:00 AM CT | Published: April 07, 2024 4:00 AM CT

“You can buy lobster, crab legs and shrimp cheaper than crawfish,” said a crawfish supplier currently navigating the mudbug shortage.

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Christin Yates

Christin Yates

Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.


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