Why is everyone out of Powerade?
According to Beverage Digest, an Atlanta-based newsletter that tracks the beverage industry, several factors are behind the shortage: a particularly hot summer for much of the country, an increase in consumption tied to COVID patients, COVID outbreaks or quarantines among Gatorade production workers, and a tight supply ...Sep 14, 2020
Why is there a shortage of Gatorade 2021?
First, there's the supply chain issue. This is very common right now for many different products. In this case, there's a shortage of plastic for the Gatorade bottles. The shortage is so bad that PepsiCo, the maker of Gatorade, said expect prices to go up on the drink very soon.Oct 13, 2021
Why is Powerade in short supply?
CNN reported back in October 2020 that Powerade and other brands in Coca-Cola's hydration category could be cut due to slow sales during the pandemic.Aug 25, 2021
Why is there a shortage of Gatorade August 2021?
However, the hotter-than-average temperatures that were observed throughout the summers of 2020 and 2021 (via NOAA) may have increased the demand for Gatorade — for the simple reason that people have been hotter and thirstier than usual.Sep 21, 2021
Is Powerade discontinued 2021?
It must be emphasized that the product has been discontinued. Today, the control over the Powerade brand rests in the hands of Glacéau, which also owns the SmartWater and VitaminWater brands.
Why is there a shortage of Gatorade and Powerade?
(Front Office Sports) – PepsiCo is set to raise its prices to offset the costs of supply chain issues, which include shortages of plastic bottles for Gatorade sports drinks.Oct 9, 2021
Is Powerade getting discontinued?
Coca-Cola is also ceasing production of lesser-known regional sodas like Northern Neck Ginger Ale and Delaware Punch, as well as some products in the “hydration” category, which could (could is the operative word here) include Powerade, Dasani and Vitamin Water.Oct 27, 2020
What happened to Powerade?
Powerade Option was subsequently discontinued. In June 2009, The Coca-Cola Company bought Glacéau, owner of brands such as VitaminWater and SmartWater, for $4.1 billion, a price tag that signaled the company's seriousness in pursuing growth of non-carbonated beverages.
Has G2 discontinued?
PepsiCo Discontinues Gatorade Naturals, G2 Naturals.Jan 20, 2014
Is Gatorade better than Powerade?
Powerade has more vitamins than Gatorade Neither has any fat or protein. However, Gatorade contains 10 more calories and slightly more sodium than Powerade per serving. On the other hand, Powerade packs more micronutrients, including magnesium, niacin, and vitamins B6 and B12, which play important roles in your body.Sep 20, 2019
Why are there food shortages right now?
“It is a combination of factors: supply chain issues and driver shortages, scarcity of packaging, labor shortages at manufacturing and production plants as the workforce has not returned as facilities restarted from COVID closures,” Keith Daniels of Carl Marks Advisors told us.Mar 25, 2022
Why are crackers in short supply?
Why Are These Items in Short Supply? It's because of labor shortages and supply-chain issues, from food manufacturers to grocery stores.Mar 1, 2022
When will the chip shortage end?
With the bulk of chip production concentrated in a handful of suppliers, analysts warn that the crunch is likely to last through 2021.
How long does it take for a mine to start producing?
In the past, mining companies have responded to higher demand by increasing their investment in new projects. But it takes on average 16 years from the discovery of a deposit for a mine to start production, according to the IEA.
Why are chlorine tabs so low?
A chlorine shortage may make it more difficult for pool owners to buy the sanitizing tabs. Chlorine supplies are running low due to a fire at a chemical plant in Louisiana last August that was damaged by Hurricane Laura. As a result, prices for tabs have skyrocketed.
Which country produces the most cobalt?
The Democratic Republic of Congo was responsible for 70% of cobalt production in 2019, and China produced 60% of rare earth elements while refining 50% to 70% of lithium and cobalt, and nearly 90% of rare earth elements. Australia is the other power player.
Is there a shortage of steel in the US?
Steel. Steel is just the latest shortage to hit the US economy as it recovers from a pandemic that scrambled supply chains and set off sharp shifts in demand. Much like lumber, the steel industry was caught off guard by the rapid recovery in demand that began last summer – especially in the auto industry.
Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks
Costco members went nuts in January over Just Bare chicken nuggets, which purportedly taste exactly like the ones sold at Chick-fil-A.
Kirkland Premium Canned Dog Food
This pet food because is apparently on backorder, according to a Reddit user who identified themselves as a Costco employee. The Kirkland Premium Canned Dog Food comes in Chicken & Rice, as well as Lamb & Rice flavors. Only Nature's Domain Turkey & Pea Stew cans are currently available online.
Water
Costco is informing some customers that only five cases of any brand of water can be purchased due to a shortage, according to social media users.
Chips and Oils
When Costco CFO Richard Galanti recently discussed the rise in grocery prices, he reportedly said "increased demand in various product categories [equals] . . . various shortages of everything from chips to oils and chemical supplies by facilities hit by the Gulf freeze and storms and, in some cases, higher commodity prices."
Kirkland Signature Organic Tomato Sauce
When an individual on Reddit recently asked if there were any product shortages to report, user @CostcoPanda said the Kirkland Signature Organic Tomato "stuff" was gone right now "because the crop was bad." Indeed, the sauce isn't currently available on Costco's website.
