Phoenix shoppers finding empty shelves as food supply chain problems persist | Arizona News

PHOENIX (3TV / CBS 5) – Stroll the aisles of your favorite grocery store and chances are shoppers will find empty shelves that are missing a number of items. “I noticed that the shelves look very different today,” said Phoenix buyer Mark Oltz. “I had to switch from our usual salmon (dog food) to chicken because they didn’t have the full supply they normally have.” Jennifer Cabello from Phoenix had to stop by several stores to get everything she needs. “I got distilled water and the shelves are completely empty,” said Cabello. “I’m lucky, I just got what I need for work.” A nationwide shortage of goods and supplies has a major impact on local grocery stores. Late September data showed that 16 percent of beverages, 14 percent of snacks, and 14 percent of frozen foods were out of stock, according to Information Resources, Inc. And that helps drive prices up on almost everything. Miller is president of the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance. He said there are a number of reasons for what is going on. High demand for food. Too little workers in production facilities and warehouses. There are no truck drivers for the delivery. And continuous securing of the supply chain. “It’s not our economy, it’s a global economy and everything on our shelves comes from all over the world, spices, teas, coffee,” Miller said. “It comes through ports that you see, and that affects some of the finished products that end up in grocery stores.” The most difficult items to find right now are all items in plastic bottles, beverages, dishwashing detergents, and cleaning products. Paper goods are also in short supply. Miller predicts these items will be hard to come by over the holidays. “The supply chain will be under pressure for a few more months,” says Miller. Experts said there was no need for the public to panic and rush to stock up on toilet paper. However, you should be aware of the problem and take certain steps to make life easier for yourself before the holidays. Regarding the recommendations: do not be loyal to a brand. Buy Holiday Meat Durable Now when you see it in stock Copyright 2021 KPHO / KTVK (KPHO Broadcasting Corporation). All rights reserved.

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