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Lifestyle
New York State To Provide Resources For Families Amid Baby Formula Shortage
Many New Yorkers got an unexpected alert on their cellphones as state officials seek to assist families struggling amid the nationwide baby formula shortage. On Friday, May 13, anyone who downloaded the NY State Excelsior Pass during the COVID-19 pandemic to prove their vaccination status received an alert advising that the state is prepared to provide resources to families. Original story - Parents, Retailers Deal With National Baby Formula Shortage According to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, since the recall of certain powdered infant formula products in February, the US Food and Drug A…
Lifestyle
Parents, Retailers Deal With National Baby Formula Shortage
Some families are feeling the heat as the country contends with a national shortage of baby formula that has left some store shelves bare. Across the country, families have been sent scrambling, and some major retailers have been forced to ration supplies as the US contends with a shortage of infant formula. Stores have been dealing with supply chain issues since the beginning of the pandemic, with baby formula becoming the latest commodity to disappear from store shelves, though the Infant Nutrition Council of America said that manufacturers’ have been ramping up production to meet famil…
Business
Here's Where McDonald's Has Pulled Large Fries From Menu Due To Shortage
Some McDonald’s locations won’t be asking customers if “you’d like some fries with that.” A growing global potato shortage has started to slowly spread, forcing some chains to pull large fries from their menu to help ration the popular potato product. Some restaurants “are facing a fry-tening supply crunch on French Fries,” which limits some chains’ ability to supply large fries, something the company dubbed a “sacra-fries.” Rationing first began in Japan in December, where the company could only supply small fries to customers, a move that extended through January due to “delays in the …
Business
Covid-
19: Shortages Of Meat, Eggs Could Be Coming, Supermarket CEO Says
A shortage of meat and eggs could impact supermarkets as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause supply chain issues, according to the CEO of a grocery store chain. John Catsimatidis, the CEO of supermarket chain Gristedes Foods, told Fox News that the Omicron variant is taking a toll on the supply chain. "What we're seeing the Northeast is price increases," he told the news station. "The prices of eggs are going up, the price of poultry the price of beef, all across the board, because they're supplying the product but increasing the prices to try to control the demand." The Wa…
Schools
NY Launches Plan To Address School Bus Driver Shortage
New York has a plan to address the growing shortage of school bus and truck drivers that has plagued the state of late. Under the plan presented by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, the state would expand the availability of road tests for Commercial Driver License (CDL) applicants while permitting qualified third parties to offer the road tests, which would reduce the time it takes to get CDL drivers on the road. Much of the shortage concerns have been attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we continue to fight this pandemic, we remain committed to expanding opportunities for New Yorkers, sup…
Business
Covid-
19: Worker Shortages Amid Omicron Wave Spark Concerns Of Food Outages At Grocery Stores
The dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases led by the Omicron variant is exacerbating issues supermarkets are experiencing with keeping shelves stocked, according to multiple reports. A chief executive of supply-chain consultant told Bloomberg that stores are currently having issues stocking shelves, and the highly-transmissible variant will cause even more issues due to labor shortages. The news outlet reported that stores have already had trouble keeping products stocked due to supply chain issues and product shortages throughout the pandemic. As cases continue to climb across the country, so …
Lifestyle
Forest Fires, Droughts, Supply-Chain Issues Could Cause Christmas Tree Shortages
Supply-chain issues, along with fires and droughts that have impacted the country over the past year, may also take a toll on the Christmas tree industry in the United States. The Christmas tree industry in the US may experience a shortage this year, both of artificial and live trees, the American Christmas Tree Association first announced in September. The association said a combination of "unprecedented weather events in the Pacific Northwest," such as fires heat waves and droughts, have impacted the number of Christmas trees grown. Additionally, supply chain issues linked to the COVID-1…
Lifestyle
On The Table For Thanksgiving: Higher Prices, Fewer Options Due To Supply-Chain Issues
The COVID-19 related supply chain issues and price increases are continuing to impact consumers across the United States ahead of the holidays. The Seattle Times reported that many are having to spend more in preparation for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 25, as the prices of many products have increased. The news outlet said supply chain issues including transportation expenses, bad weather and labor shortages have all factored into the ballooning prices, along with inflation. According to a report from Texas A&M Today, AgriLife Extension livestock economist Davi…
Business
Covid-
19: Nationwide Liquor Shortage Affects Stores, Bars, Restaurants
The COVID-19 pandemic claimed an unexpected victim as the nation faces a shortage of liquor that is impacting stores, bars, and restaurants across the country. Some states along the East Coast have started to limit purchases due to alcohol shortages related to the pandemic, which saw a marked uptick in the number of people staying home and enjoying a drink or two after a long day of working remotely. According to the Alcohol and Beverage Commission, some states have started rationing their liquor sales amid supply chain issues, though there is no clear timetable for when the supply will mat…
Business
Covid-
19: Dollar Tree Will Sell Items Over $1 Amid Supply-Chain Issues, Freight Costs
Discount chain Dollar Tree is poised to start selling some merchandise at prices above $1 amid COVID-19 pandemic-related global supply chain issues. The discount chain said it wants to begin adding price points above $1 in selected legacy Dollar Tree stores, in addition to offering $1, $3, and $5 products across its Dollar Tree Plus stores. "Our brand promise is that customers get great value for what they spend at Dollar Tree," CEO Michael Witynski said in a statement. "We will continue to be fiercely protective of that promise, regardless of the price point, whether it is $…
Business
PepsiCo May Raise Prices Amid Supply Chain Issues, Report Says
PepsiCo may increase prices amid the ongoing global supply chain issues, according to a new report. Reuters reported on Tuesday, Oct. 5, that the corporation's chief financial offer shared that a shortage of cans and bottles in the past few months, along with rising demand, has impacted PepsiCo. Earlier report - COVID-19: Cargo Ships Piling Up At US Ports Amid Supply Shortages For Businesses Issues such as labor shortages and rising demand for certain products during the pandemic have impacted businesses across the country and led to product shortages in some stores. Dozens of cargo s…
Business
Covid-
19: Costco Puts New Limits On Purchases Of Toilet Paper, Some Other Items
Costco is set to implement new limits on purchasing products such as toilet paper and cleaning supplies. The decision was made in part due to supply chain issues such as truck and driver shortages and shipping delays, according to a report from CNN. These issues have caused stores to have trouble getting products onto shelves. Related - COVID-19: Supply-Chain Issues Causing Shortages Of Items At Supermarkets, Other Retailers CNBC reported that purchasing limitations will be implemented on items including paper towels, toilet paper, bottled water and certain cleaning products. While …
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