Tag: Shortages
Except for Eggs, Sam’s Club Shelves are Full
Is the threat of cooking oil and grain shortages caused by the war in Ukraine behind us. or yet to come? Because shelves were full.
Bird Flu, Egg Prices and the Future
With the price of eggs and other staples soaring in the grocery store, consider raising your own food before you miss your chance.
Egg Shortage Spreads to Costco and Sam’s Club
Even club stores that often have several pallets of eggs in their coolers are being affected by the egg shortage.
Walmart Inventory Errors Lead to Out of Stock
I made a trip to Walmart for something the computer said was in stock. Turns out they have some pretty bad inventory problems.
Drug Shortages are Happening More Often and Lasting Longer
The problem seems to be shortages of raw materials and manufacturing problems that lead to plants being shut down.
Supply Chain Threats Suddenly Appear
War, drought and politics once again threaten our food, energy and the supply chain, no doubt leading to more inflation.
Feeling Inflation’s Bite and Realizing we’re Spoiled
The big question in 2023 is not going to be “Will there be food on the shelves,” but may be “Can people afford the food on the shelves?”
It’s Back… Bird Flu Returns
In most cases, avian influenza doesn't survive the summer as high temps kill off the virus. That's not the case this year.
Disappointing U.S. Harvest Hurts Food Supply
Hot dry weather in the Midwest and drought in the West hurt U.S. crop yields. Combined with the war in Ukraine, food will be tight.
33 Reasons the Food Crisis will Grow Worse
Crops losses around the globe are mounting, many caused by drought or flooding. Here's a list of 33.