Orchard Farms contracts with four food companies to sell its entire crop of oranges.Orchard loses half of the crop to an unexpected insect infestation.Orchard must

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Since Orchard Farms is contracted to sell its entire crop of oranges to four food companies, it cannot breach any of its contracts. It also cannot substitute other fruits for oranges as it will be considered a breach of contract. The only option is to apportion its surviving crop fairly among its customers to honor the contracts.

Orchard Farms Contracts with Four Food Companies to Sell Its