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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Those with a job saying “do you want fries with that?” will be the most impacted!
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I would argue to the contrary, they will be prioritized due to legally binding contracts. It’s the consumer that will always suffer at any rate.
The US is fully capable of recovering. Unless the DemonRATs try to “fix” it.
At the beginning of the Pandemic - residential food streams were hit because people quit eating out. Food made for restaurants had to be diverted to grocery stores.
Now, the reverse is happening. Food going to grocery stores is being diverted to restaurants. And, neither Grocery Stores nor Restaurants are getting all they need.
“What are you seeing in your area?”
Ours are about normal. Very little empty spots. Cold medicine spots were empty. Rest of store ok.
My sister Northern VA said all their shelves are empty.
A lot of this is regional.
What are all those english majors, political scientists, economists and sociologists going to do for jobs if there are no fries?
Those signs need some Biden “I Did That” stickers.
I’m having a difficult time finding wet and dry cat food and kitty litter.
Two words: Avocado. Toast.
I’ve noticed the canned (wet) pet food shortage and the sports drink shortage here in the Seattle area. Also, some frozen items, but I didn’t check which specific items were short.
WARNING: Do not be between Stacy Adams and a food shortage.
Here in rural Missouri, I’m noticing mostly shortages of generic or store-brand items. At Wal Mart, their “Great Value” items are consistently out of stock these days - milk, eggs, pasta, rice, chips, mayonnaise, cereal, frozen chicken breasts, dry dog food, etc. Bidenflation is making people flock to the cheaper products. The store is well-stocked on higher-priced name-brand items, though.
Be thankful for student loan forgiveness!
Prepper ping
Supplies are still pretty normal here except for canned cat food and Gatorade. (I don’t drink it, but I’ve noticed the shortage signs on those shelves for a few weeks.)
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