Posted on 06/23/2022 7:39:30 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
Apparently the world’s supply of a favorite hot dog condiment doesn’t cut the … err … mustard. And, as a result, we may be looking at an international mustard shortage sooner than we think.
According to Business Insider, a year of poor mustard seed production is the cause of what may result in a lack of mustard on American grocery store shelves in the near future. Experts say you can thank climate change for the large drop in mustard seed production, with Canada (the world’s second largest producer) and France watching the most recent growing season’s yields fall 28 percent and 50 percent, respectively, because of drought and bad weather. As Russia and Ukraine are also large producers of mustard seeds, the ongoing war isn’t helping the importing efforts either.
Before you start practicing eating your favorite summer meals with just ketchup and relish, however, don’t worry. More than likely, U.S. grocery shelves will still have plenty of the condiment to go around. But how much do you like your spicy yellow add-on? If it’s enough to pay more for it, you may want to prepare yourself as price jumps are being felt around the world.
This news comes on the heels of Huy Fong Foods Inc. bracing its customers this past April that it’s suspending production of cult favorite hot sauce Sriracha (the condiment we put on everything) due to a “severe shortage of chili” from the droughts in Mexico — where they’re grown.
I don’t know what to tell ya. I’m on my 2nd Ford. My 2008 Escape had 120K on her - gave it to a family that was in need.
Replaced it with a Ford F150 pick-up, which is terrific, so far.
Beau has an F350 work truck. 1999. Still going strong, though needs more repairs than it used to. We just replaced brake calipers, yesterday. (I get to pump the brakes to get all of the air out of the lines. Wheeee! LOL!)
Beau feels the same as you do about GM products, though,if that makes you feel any better. ;)
Hebrew National, Baby! Keepin’ it Kosher. ;)
“Warning: not for use on beavers.”
LOL! :)
I work in the food distribution industry. And yes there is a mustard shortage.
And here’s a heads up for ya. SNICKERS candy bars. Unavailable to a lot of distributors now. Maybe the big boys like Wal Mart can get some, but if you like them, be on the look out.
Yep, very easy. Mustard seeds come in yellow, white and black, and lots of recipes. Don’t forget the turmeric, gives color, flavor and health properties.
Thanks. My husband loves the mini Snickers.
This sounds like a problem that could spread. /rimshot
LOL! Yep. 168 hits about MUSTARD! ;)
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