If you go grocery shopping you've probably noticed many empty spaces in aisles. Many products are just gone. Last Friday before we left for the Huzzah, I wanted to pick up some Tostitos corn chips since the grandsons and parentals were coming and these chips are a family favorite. But Schnucks had absolutely none of any variety except for the tiny rounds. So I went to Walmart and then the Walmart Neighborhood Market. Same thing, no Tostitos of any stripe. I finally decided to stop looking at any other store and bought some South of the Border corn chips. These were actually quite good so I didn't feel too bad.
But why the lack of Tostitos of all things? At one time it was toilet paper, now it's Tostitos and other snack favorites. There are also shortages of juices, some meats, ice cream. During the week ending on Oct. 3, nearly 15 percent of frozen foods, 15 percent of candy, 16 percent of snacks, 18 percent of beverages, and 18 percent of bakery items were out of stock at stores. If you've been in the local Schnucks lately you'll see many aisles with empty shelves along the way. I was actually noticing these empty gaps the other day.
One reason is the supply chain, processors and food factories often have labor shortages and can only ship partial stock. Then the grocery stores are often short on workers and can't keep up with the shelf stocking.
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