Posted on 01/11/2022 6:06:08 PM PST by dynachrome
The supply chain woes that plagued consumers over the holidays could continue to affect shoppers in the grocery aisles in 2022 as several food staples may not only be hard to find, but they could also cost more.
Gristedes CEO John Catsimatidis told “Fox & Friends First” that the Omicron variant is impacting the supply chain in a different way by causing labor shortages.
He told the news outlet, “Omicron is taking its toll at different levels of the supply chain, whether it’s the warehouses, whether it’s the selectors, the drivers, the loaders — and as they call in sick, there are interruptions in the system.”
Consumers can expect disruptions over the next six weeks as Omicron hits the labor market, according to Catsimatidis.
Prices will rise for eggs, milk, cheese and meat, Business Insider reported.
Dave Marcotte, a retail and supply chain expert from Kantar Consulting, told Business Insider that food shortages could be worse than what was seen at the height of the pandemic in 2020.
“It's much worse than 2020,” he said. “The variables that are causing this are not new, but the newest round of COVID has hit logistics hard.”
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Remember - everything tastes better with hot sauce. Load up on Cholula.
When I went grocery shopping today, I couldn’t find any orange juice. But the Orange Juice I do buy went from $3.99 a gallon to $4.19 a gallon.
El Gato is kind of porky.
FJB, FHUH
My neighbors are fat and slow and own no gun. Plus I’m tired of their dogs barking.
Cholula is excellent but much too expensive. Tapatío is indistinguishable and costs only 99¢ a bottle. And have you tried Tabasco’s green jalapeño version? It’s fabulous on eggs or sardines.
and as they call in sick, there are interruptions in the system.”
They are being sent home...not because they are sick but because of policy.
My son works a warehouse job and has a weeknoff with pay because of exposure.
THAT is the problem...
Anything you cannot find.
A glass of water.
With long Covid, everything tastes like cardboard at best.
> Please tell me what will NOT cost me more in 2022. <
You might not want them. But stupid comments by Biden, Pelosi, AOC, and the pope will still be free.
Staples have gone up far less than packaged corporate garbage. The mega food corps were quick to reduce box/bag size and increase price.
Red Devil all the way.
Couple of laying hens and some dual purpose goats.
Tabasco is also one of my faves. Grew up with it - great on eggs sunny side up.
I just tried a new hot sauce I love: “Ass kicking carolina reaper.” Very tasty.
In our rural area Dollar Tree just jacked their $1 price up to $1.25. So for 5 dollars you only get 4 items. They need to change their store name. I go there mainly for kids church prizes, the Christmas shoe boxes, etc. But I may just have to keep my eye out and cash in on the sales where and when I find them.
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