Grocery Shortages To Expect in 2021, According to Experts

Are These Groceries Going to Disappear? By Mura Dominko As we closed out the year of unprecedented grocery shortages caused by the pandemic, the question of whether 2021 will bring similarly empty shelves becomes even more pressing. If some shortages are still to be expected, which products are at particular risk of going out of stock? The answers may lie in what food manufacturers and retailers have learned from the tumultuous year, and whether issues causing the shortages can now be better anticipated. On some fronts, we're much better off than we were at the start of the pandemic. For one, food companies are better-versed in products that are likely to be in demand in cash-and-carry retail channels. They have also shifted focus from manufacturing for the food service industry to an emphasis on manufacturing for retail, and have [ramped up those capabilities significantly](. Another significant improvement over last year is the way some companies have been able to increase protection for their workers, preventing labor shortages and further delays in production like the ones we've witnessed [across the meat industry](. "Manufacturers have engaged in creative solutions," says Rick Williams, business partner at [JPG Resources](, a food and beverage consulting business based in Battle Creek, Mich. From putting distance between workers to formations of pods where people only interact with their team and staggering shifts, some companies have been able to break up the shoulder-to-shoulder work environments on their production floors, he explains. But some supply chain factors are still difficult to control and remain unpredictable. Being able to forecast the right amount of stock of certain products or whether shortages of certain raw materials, like aluminum, will persist is a tall order—even for the biggest companies. For these reasons, both food brands and grocers are playing it as safe as possible, betting on their best-sellers and retiring some of the less popular items. This year may not be the year of empty shelves, but it'll be a year of less variety. Here’s what you can expect. [READ THE FULL ARTICLE]( Latest Grocery & Healthy Eating News - Meet your new favorite hot beverage! This [viral tea]( is taking over the Internet, and you can buy it at Costco. - In a recent study, researchers determined the biggest risk of over-consuming alcoholic beverages, reporting that [drinking alcohol can shorten your life by this many years](. - Even though Walmart has offered grocery delivery since 2018, it has multiple ways of delivering your food to your doorstep. The discount retailer is currently piloting [a new way of delivering your fresh food]( in a way that paper or plastic bags simply can't. What's In Our Cart? Trader Joe's makes flavoring meat, fish, and vegetables easy thanks to its multiple spices (that other grocery stores just can't recreate). If Everything but the Bagel Seasoning Blend is a staple in your kitchen, then get excited, because now there are two new Trader Joe's seasonings to try. [TRADER JOE'S RELEASES TWO NEW SEASONINGS]( What To Cook This Week Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Our grilled cheese features nutritious additions like roasted peppers and Greek yogurt. And the soup? It’s pure tomato intensity. (Oven-roasting really concentrates the natural sugars of the tomatoes.) Get all the comfort of this classic combo minus half the calories thanks to this recipe. And be sure to check out our list of [25 Best Winter Recipes](! What you’ll need: Sharp cheddar cheese, diced pimentos, jalapenos, scallions, Greek yogurt, olive-oil mayonnaise, salt, pepper, bread [GET THE RECIPE]( [About]( [Contact Us]( [FAQs]( [Privacy Policy]( [Terms & Conditions]( [Preferences]( © 2021 Galvanized Media, All Rights Reserved.