Why are shelves empty again?

Raw material and labor shortages as well as transportation constraints are impacting what customers are seeing on our shelves, and we expect this to continue through the holiday season. Restaurants, too, are being affected by this disastrous chain of shortages.

Why are stores running out of food?

“While surging consumer demand for all types of goods, including pet food, drove initial delays and scarcities in the early days of pandemic, now labor shortages, other COVID-19-related disruptions and holiday-buying surges are the main culprits behind the backup, according to the Marine Exchange of Southern California …

Are people hoarding toilet paper again?

The hoarding of toilet paper in the US hogged headlines during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. But as cases surge in the US, Americans are at it again amid fears of a new lockdown. Panic buying of toilet paper was witnessed in early 2020 amid unfounded fears of supply shortages.

What grocery items are in short supply?

Current Food Shortages

• Turkeys. With the holiday season approaching, turkeys are in hot demand.
• Canned Food. 2020 saw many manufacturers impacted by an aluminum shortage.
• Ketchup Packets.
• Carbonated Drinks.
• Pet Food.
• Chicken.
• Pumpkins.
• Oat Milk.

Why is Costco out of toilet paper again?

Sept. 27, 2021 — Warehouse retailer Costco has placed new “limitations on key items” such as toilet paper, paper towels, bottled water and cleaning products due to a recent increase in demand and several supply challenges, according to The New York Times.

Is there another toilet paper shortage coming?

The U.S. will experience another “massive shortage” of toilet paper soon as supply chains continue to suffer due to pandemic-related issues, one retail expert warned. “Product shortages as bad as they were in the beginning of COVID are coming back,” Burt Flickinger said on FOX Business’ “Mornings with Maria.”

What food should I stockpile?

The Best Foods You Need in Your Stockpile

• Bottled water.
• Canned or boxed milk.
• Canned meat.
• Packaged dried meat like beef jerky.
• Canned fruit in juice or water, not syrup.
• Canned vegetables in water.
• Canned low-sodium soup.
• Protein bars.