Joy wrote:https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-08-03/arizona-water-drought-farmers-cattle
Just a heartbreaking article about the devastation right now in Arizona.
I think it is very interesting that we don't hear more about this on the news.
tjr wrote:A couple thoughts on the California situation: If all that Iowa pork can't be sold in California, there should be an oversupply for the rest of the country leading to lower prices.
And I wonder if the higher prices in California Aldis are due in part to higher fixed costs at the store, such as property prices (Aldi owns most if not all of its store properties) and insurance along with wages.
As an aside on pork, it looks like cheap "elephant trunk" boneless pork loins may be back with restaurants increasing their orders for baby backs.
Joy wrote:But Arizona is just ending its monsoon season, isn't it? So we would expect that there would be some significant rain for the past months? Is that right?
Our peeps who live in AZ grumble about the drought somewhat. But all live in good-sized cities where they do not seem that affected. It is my friend that has lived in California almost all her life that is most vocal about what is happening with water.
ronnie_suburban wrote:I realize it's indicative of larger issues but no one is going to be adversely affected in any significant way by an Oreo shortage. In fact, one could easily posit that it's for the best.
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Dave148 wrote:ronnie_suburban wrote:I realize it's indicative of larger issues but no one is going to be adversely affected in any significant way by an Oreo shortage. In fact, one could easily posit that it's for the best.
Are you dissing my Oreos?
Joy wrote:OH NO! There go the Oreos!!
https://www.wsj.com/articles/grocers-prepare-for-possible-snack-shortages-as-mondelez-workers-strike-11630586597?mod=searchresults_pos1&page=1
It is a long-ish article and very interesting. Here are a couple of snippets:
"U.S. grocers are bracing for potential snack food disruptions, as a weekslong strike at Mondelez International Inc. MDLZ 0.90% facilities prompts fears of shortages in Ritz crackers and Premium saltines."
"Grocers across the country are boosting orders of Ritz crackers and stocking up on alternatives in case the strike, now stretching into its fourth week, slows production of the crackers or cookies such as Oreos or Chips Ahoy."
"Cameron Taylor, a business agent for the local union chapter in Portland, Ore., said workers there joined the strike from their posts at ovens and along production lines, leaving products stranded on conveyor belts. Mechanics and electricians belonging to other unions have also joined in a show of solidarity, said Mr. Taylor, a bakery veteran of 14 years. Mr. Taylor said employees picketing near railroad tracks that lead to the Portland bakery had disrupted shipments of ingredients like flour and sugar to the plant."
Striking employees at six Mondelez facilities, including two in the Chicago area, have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the food manufacturer.
To our ALDI Customers,
As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to welcome you into our stores as you prepare for family gatherings and celebratory meals. This is always an exciting time at ALDI as we welcome the return of seasonal favorites like our Advent calendar collection and make room on our shelves for many new and exclusive products.
When you shop our aisles in the coming weeks and months, you may notice certain items arriving later than intended or after our advertised on-sale dates. We ask for your patience as we navigate supply chain delays. We’re working to the best of our ability to source the premium ingredients and products that you have come to expect in our stores this time of year.
We appreciate your support and can promise you that we will continue to work tirelessly to minimize the impact to our customers. We anticipate product inventory and availability will change often, and we invite you to check-in regularly.
Sincerely,
The ALDI Team