Possible pork shortage could strike during summer months Experts predict that as BBQs and cook-outs return this summer, the supply of pork products could be further stressed

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[mylife]

Time to prepare for yet another shortage.

According to new reports, pork products could be hard to come by this summer. While some products are already experiencing shortages, these may be made worse as restaurants reopen and people start having more social gatherings.

Some experts are predicting that outdoor events, like BBQs and cookouts, will be extremely popular this summer. Some experts are predicting that outdoor events, like BBQs and cookouts, will be extremely popular this summer. (iStock)

Some experts are predicting that outdoor events, like BBQs and cookouts, will be extremely popular this summer, Business Insider reports. This is reportedly due to the fact that while most Americans will be vaccinated by then, they’ll likely prefer outdoor events over indoor experiences.

These experts are also predicting that this will likely drive up the demand for meat, especially the types of meats cooked at BBQs. This includes a variety of pork products, such as hot dogs and bacon.

[Ellendra]

The local meat processor is booked over a year in advance, and that’s just from farmers in this area. They also had meat in stock last summer when the grocery stores couldn’t keep up. If you start having trouble finding pork products in the stores where you live, check the smaller processors.

[oldasrocks]

OMG, does this mean a BACON shortage?????????