“U.S. Food Suppliers Are Having Trouble Keeping Shelves Stocked”
August 26, 2021
“Some of the largest U.S. food distributors are reporting difficulties in fulfilling orders as a lack of workers weighs on the supply chain.
Sysco Corp., North America’s largest wholesale food distributor, is turning away customers in some areas where demand is exceeding capacity. The company also said prices for key goods such as chicken, pork and paper products for takeout packaging are climbing amid tight supplies. In particular, production has slowed for high-demand, labor-intensive cuts like bacon, ribs, wings and tenders, Sysco said…”
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-food-suppliers-having-trouble-183524384.html
What I’m about to say is very important. There is a supply chain breakdown. The labor shortages are going to become worse not better. Everyone needs to prepare for some tough times. Stock up for the winter. Be ready for even more shortages. Don’t be sorry you didn’t get ready for what’s coming down the road. Be ready not sorry.