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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Many places now the unfakevaxxed can’t eat out. Now they will have a hard time buying food and eating in.
And no, republicans, quit saying Biden needs to fix this.
This IS his fix! And we are stuck with more years of this . Thanks Pence.
I have been told that the reason for the chicken breasts selling out is because most younger people buy them. They have been stocking up. Older people will settle for whole chickens because they know how to cut them and they know recipes for whole chickens.
purrbabies, I love That term!
I thought I had the “recipe” on my tablet, apparently not! Ill go grab it from the compin a tad
I’m noticing that the seed companies I usually order from have fewer varieties than normal, and the ones they have are selling out faster than in pre-covid years.
Can’t find “Elfe” potatoes anywhere!!!
Kale of course ;~)
:)
As our family has grown from two to six (with eight being a possibility if things go pear shaped) I am trying to make sure we will be able to keep us (and the fur persons) fed and healthy.
Two was simple. Eight is more of a challenge.
Boneless Chuck Pot Roast
$4.99 lb.
Certified Angus Beef
USDA Choice, Fresh Cut DailySAVE
$1/lb
Market Basket Fresh Italian Sausage
$3.49 lb.
Sweet, Hot, BBQ
SAVE
50¢lb
Springer Antibiotic Free Fresh Chicken Cutlets
$4.99 lb.
Thin Sliced, USDA Grade A, American Humane Certified
SAVE
60¢lb
Market Basket Virginia or Honey Ham
3.99 lb.
Sliced As Desired
SAVE
$1/lb
Sal's Specialty Pizza
$7.99
25-26 oz. 2 Varieties
SAVE
$1.00
Small, Skinless Haddock Fillets
$6.99 lb.
Previously Frozen
Wild, All NaturalSAVE
$1/lb
Market Basket Extra Colossal Ez-Peel Shell-On Shrimp 8-12 count
$10.99
16 oz. bag. Frozen
2lb bag $21.89SAVE
$1.00
Niji Sushi Spicy Tuna & Shrimp Tempura Volcano Roll
$9.99
Made fresh in-store
Available in Most StoresSAVE
$1.00
Crab Rangoon
$4.99
Hot & Ready to Eat! 6 pack
SAVE
$1.00
Café Olympia Crumbled Feta 6 oz.
$1.99
6 oz.
SAVE
50¢
Jumbo Green Peppers
$1.29 lb.
Very high in Vitamin C!
SAVE
50¢lb
Tender Plump Eggplant
99¢ lb.
Good source of Vitamins & Minerals
SAVE
50¢lb
Kellogg's Special K Cereals
2 for $5
12 oz.
SAVE
$1.00
Tostitos Scoops
2 for $6
9-13 oz. bag
SAVE
$1.00
Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Bread & Buns
2 for $5
16-24 oz. pkg. 19 Varieties
SAVE
$3.58
Silk Almond Milk Half Gallon
2 for $5
Half gal.
Almond, SoySAVE
98¢
Ellio's Cheese Pizza
2 for $4
18 oz. Frozen
4 VarietiesSAVE
$1.38
Cinnamon Buns 6 Packs
$3.19
12 oz. 6 Pack
Frosted, GlazedSAVE
90¢
5 oz. can
SAVE
24 oz.
SAVE
Re: cat food
Here in Torrance, CA, we have had months of Shortages of the array of Fancy Feast canned cat food at our local groceries. Not zero, just a lot less. We resorted to big crates of a couple types from PetSmart.
The frozen potatoes section at my Wal-Mart was almost empty today.
Is it the same reason they don't have French fries in Japan?
You can't safely and effectively "can" without safe and reliable lids.
I agree that if you see canning lids, get some for yourself and some for a prudent neighbor; also good for bartering even other food crop seed, or just exchange.
In season, they are almost impossible to find, much less, in any sizeable numbers.
I know there used to be a 'reusable lid' called "Tatter", which could be used several times , but I haven't heard much about them lately.
Anybody know anything current about them ?
I’ve used Tattlers and they work very well.
I have not used them for pressure canning though, but have some 11 year old applesauce that is still sealed by them. I’m hanging on to them just to see how long they can go before they fail.
Are you making apple wine, or apple vinegar ? LOL !
No, but I still have several jars and once in a blue moon I open one and it’s still good, not moldy or fermented.
absolutely NO BEEF....NONE!..(I was shocked! but I did put 2 “I did that” stickers on the 8’ empty space) some hamburger.....lots of pork.....frozen potatoes were thin..Candy aisle very thin ...No bulk toilet paper .....
I’m curious to see the cat food recipe, please.
Yes, we have no potatoes.
I’d say potatoes are on the list of nutrient-rich vegetables. They’re one of the most concentrated natural sources of potassium around!
I’ve been stocking up on tattler lids. I have not used any yet. I’ll admit, they make me nervous. Which is why I’ve also been stocking up on regular lids.
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