Posted on 01/14/2022 10:26:16 AM PST by MtnClimber
This is specifically the #1 precursor, for all the reasons previously mentioned.
Do not be alarmed; be prudent.
What are you seeing in your area?
Feel free to note in the comments section what is happening in your area. Hopefully, most of us are much better positioned than the average person who has not been following this as closely over the past several months.
Initial food instability signs in the supply chain. Things to look for:
(1) A shortage of processed potatoes (frozen specifically).
1.a And/Or a shortage of the ancillary products that are derivatives of, or normally include, potatoes.
(2) A larger than usual footprint of turkey/ham in the supermarket (last lines of protein).
(3) A noticeable increase in the price of citrus products.
(4) A sparse distribution of foodstuffs that rely on flavorings (sports drinks).
(5) The absence of non-seasonal products.
(6) Little to no price difference on the organic comparable (diff supply chain)
(7) Unusual country of origin for fresh product type.
(8) Absence of large container products
(9) Shortage of any ordinary but specific grain derivative item (ex. wheat crackers)
(10) Big brand shortage.
(11) Shortage of wet pet foods
(12) Shortage of complex blended products with multiple ingredients (soups etc)
(13) A consistent shortage of milk products and/or ancillaries.
These notes above are all precursors that show significant stress in the supply chain. Once these issues are consistently visible, we are continue toward food instability very quickly, sector by sector, category by category.
The reason I list the shortage of potatoes as the #1 precursor is because every food outlet sells a potato in some form. Every supermarket and every single restaurant (fancy, sit down or fast food) sells some form of potato. Potatoes are demanded by every single food outlet
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My local HEB (Central TX) has been out of Minute brand microwave serving rice, all types, brown, brown + wild, jasmine, many other brands of rice, for a couple of weeks now.
Millennial Chow!
Perfect! π
Our little independent grocery store usually gets products from Basha’s (AZ grocery chain) the owner told me a few weeks ago that Basha’s has not been able to fulfill their orders.
I went to the local deli for a ham & π§ Swiss on rye and was offered a slice of bologna on a Ritz cracker. Crazy π
Have you tried Amazon, Chewy or Wal Mart?
Probably not unusual for this time of year but some produce items I saw were from Mexico. Pepper is about all they grow that's decent. Maters from Mexico are flavorless, but they ship good.
Yes...and the delivery dates are very erratic. Sometimes an order is a week out...sometimes three. I just buy it when I find it.
That sounds like a good thing.
Oh man great idea. I’m going to order some.
Just bought them! Thanks for the great idea.
Wet cat food has been hard to get for a couple of months.
Sweet!! πππ
Was just at the store, same thing I noticed last week..
No store brand cream cheese...
No entenmann’s double chocolate frosted donuts ( this one makes me angry )
Going through his mind:
The only thing I can’t find is Cherry Pie Filling, but I’m in Bentonville, Arkansas (home of Walmart). Our grocery stores are all full.
I bought some of that yesterday.
Going through his mind: “I wonder if Hunter can get 10% of food spending for the BIG GUY!
For some reason chicken breasts (not legs, not whole chickens, not thighs) are not available in the city of Paducah, Kentucky.
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