There will be a Sriracha shortage this summer

ChildofLight

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There will be a Sriracha shortage this summer

Hot sauce lovers may soon find themselves in hot water as a looming shortage of Sriracha may soon leave grocery store shelves barren of the popular condiment.

Huy Fong Inc., the Southern California-based manufacturer of Sriracha, confirmed that due to a global shortage of chili peppers, it will be suspending the sale of its iconic condiments, The Guardian reported.

In an email issued to loyal customers this past Spring, Huy Fong Inc. described the pepper shortage as “severe” and was related to climate change.

The company reportedly sources many of its peppers from various farms across California, New Mexico, and Mexico, and indicated that weather conditions affecting the poor quality of peppers being grown in these locations are deepening the shortage of chili peppers.

In the company’s email, it was indicated that all orders submitted after April 19 would be fulfilled after Labor Day.

“Unfortunately, this is out of our control, and without this essential ingredient we are unable to produce any of our products,” the company said.

The company added, “We understand this may cause issues. However, during this time we will not accept any new orders to be placed before September as we will not have enough inventory to fulfill your order.”

Hot temperatures and a historically merciless drought across the western regions of the U.S. have been taking a heavy toll on the farmlands where Huy Fong Inc.’s chili peppers are grown. The U.S. Drought Monitor reported that the whole state of California is in a “severe drought” with the state’s Central Valley facing “extreme drought” conditions.

The imminent inability to purchase Sriracha is just the latest shortage to impact American consumers.

In late May, a top U.S. general suggested that the grain shortages were going to get so much worse that the U.S. military might need to conduct manned missions to help Ukraine export grain that is currently unable to be exported due to Russian blockades along the Black Sea coast. It’s unclear, at this time, what such an approach would entail.

Also in late May, the out-of-stock rates for baby formula soared to 70%. Baby formula is not expected to be restocked until mid-July at the soonest. The Abbott Nutrition plant in Sturgis, Michigan was not able to restart production on baby formula until recently on June 4.

An Inspector General from the Department of Health and Human Services is expected to investigate the Biden administration’s response to the shortage of baby formula.

https://www.theblaze.com/news/-2657...utm_term=ACTIVE LIST - TheBlaze Breaking News
 

NewWine2020

Well-Known Member
There will be a Sriracha shortage this summer

Hot sauce lovers may soon find themselves in hot water as a looming shortage of Sriracha may soon leave grocery store shelves barren of the popular condiment.

Huy Fong Inc., the Southern California-based manufacturer of Sriracha, confirmed that due to a global shortage of chili peppers, it will be suspending the sale of its iconic condiments, The Guardian reported.

In an email issued to loyal customers this past Spring, Huy Fong Inc. described the pepper shortage as “severe” and was related to climate change.

The company reportedly sources many of its peppers from various farms across California, New Mexico, and Mexico, and indicated that weather conditions affecting the poor quality of peppers being grown in these locations are deepening the shortage of chili peppers.

In the company’s email, it was indicated that all orders submitted after April 19 would be fulfilled after Labor Day.

“Unfortunately, this is out of our control, and without this essential ingredient we are unable to produce any of our products,” the company said.

The company added, “We understand this may cause issues. However, during this time we will not accept any new orders to be placed before September as we will not have enough inventory to fulfill your order.”

Hot temperatures and a historically merciless drought across the western regions of the U.S. have been taking a heavy toll on the farmlands where Huy Fong Inc.’s chili peppers are grown. The U.S. Drought Monitor reported that the whole state of California is in a “severe drought” with the state’s Central Valley facing “extreme drought” conditions.

The imminent inability to purchase Sriracha is just the latest shortage to impact American consumers.

In late May, a top U.S. general suggested that the grain shortages were going to get so much worse that the U.S. military might need to conduct manned missions to help Ukraine export grain that is currently unable to be exported due to Russian blockades along the Black Sea coast. It’s unclear, at this time, what such an approach would entail.

Also in late May, the out-of-stock rates for baby formula soared to 70%. Baby formula is not expected to be restocked until mid-July at the soonest. The Abbott Nutrition plant in Sturgis, Michigan was not able to restart production on baby formula until recently on June 4.

An Inspector General from the Department of Health and Human Services is expected to investigate the Biden administration’s response to the shortage of baby formula.

https://www.theblaze.com/news/-2657495875?utm_source=theblaze-breaking&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New-Trending-Story_WEEKEND 2022-06-12&utm_term=ACTIVE LIST - TheBlaze Breaking News

But..but...I put that stuff on EVERYTHING!!

J/K, I'm really much more of a Tabasco guy. :)
 

Tall Timbers

Imperfect but forgiven
Staff member
I'm not a Sriracha person, but I do like to have what I like on my foods. Salt, pepper, hot sauces of various kinds and strengths, chili peppers... I have certain things with certain foods and meals just wouldn't be as pleasurable without the desired condiments so I stand in solidarity with Sriracha lovers and hope each and everyone does not find themselves Sriracha-less. BTW, I doubled my pickled chili pepper stash to help avoid a shortage in my home.
 

madcat

Well-Known Member
They also mentioned last night on the news ladies feminine products that contain cotton will be in shortage.
Guess that will also mean anything with cotton; jeans and other clothing?
The availability of fabric, in general, has been in REALLY short supply for the past 2 1/2 years. I thought it would get better by now, but when I go to the fabric stores, there seems to be either old stuff they had left or really pathetic quality and amounts of new fabrics. Even the stuff out of India is scarce.
The bright side is that the more holes and rips you have in your jeans, the more IN STYLE you are. :calvin
 

jayhawkbasketball

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Sriracha used to be good, then they changed their recipe for one reason or another. I think they had to start buying peppers from a different vendor. It’s been a salt bomb condiment ever since. I’ve moved on to various hot sauces.
 

jayhawkbasketball

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When did it stop being as good? I haven‘t been eating it that long, less then 3 years. Hmm, maybe about 5 years.
Not sure to be honest, but it was somewhere in that 3-5 year window. I used to buy it and put it on everything. Had great vinegar/complex depth of flavor. Then one day, wham!!!!!, giant salt bomb. Literally tastes like putting an entire spoonful of salt into my mouth now with just one tiny drop. Maybe it’s just my taste buds, but I know for a fact there was a change in the recipe not too long ago / controversy about it.
 

Kerbluey

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Not sure to be honest, but it was somewhere in that 3-5 year window. I used to buy it and put it on everything. Had great vinegar/complex depth of flavor. Then one day, wham!!!!!, giant salt bomb. Literally tastes like putting an entire spoonful of salt into my mouth now with just one tiny drop. Maybe it’s just my taste buds, but I know for a fact there was a change in the recipe not too long ago / controversy about it.

That’s interesting. I haven’t opened my bottle yet. I wonder if it’ll taste different, not that it’s years old.
 
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