Much like taxes,grocery shortageshave become an unpleasant certainty over the past several years.

The ongoing Ukraine war has prevented crops from being seeded and exported from Russia and Ukraineboth significant chickpea producers.

All the while, demand for the item continues to skyrocket.

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Corn

According toBloomberg, the current TikTok-famous vegetable may also be in danger.

We can’t imagine a more horrible thing!

CO2 supplies have reportedly been unstable for years due to supply chain issues sparked by the pandemic.

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If that’s not enough, beer companies are additionally navigating the ongoingaluminum can shortage.

The carbon dioxide helps protect frozen foods from spoiling.

yellow corn

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Tomato sauce

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thanksgiving turkey

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beer cans

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Frozen pizza aisle

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candy bars in grocery store checkout aisle

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olive oil

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