Grocers agree that it’s hard to predict which items will be unavailable in any given week.
"supply chain problems"
There’s a nationwide Sriracha shortage, and climate change may be to blame
The company that makes Sriracha told customers it will have to stop making the sauce for the next few months due to “severe weather conditions affecting the quality of chili peppers.”
It’s not just you: Tampons are harder to find — and pricier
Many women say store shelves that once had the menstrual essentials have been sparse for months. When they are available, tampons have been a lot more expensive recently, due in part to inflation.
Barge rate hikes add to rising grocery costs in Wrangell
Barge rates have gone up in the new year across Southeast Alaska. But the rising cost of hauling goods into coastal communities isn’t the only reason a trip to the grocery store might be more expensive.
In gun-loving Alaska, some ammo is scarce
Finding some types of ammunition has been tough recently, amid supply shortages and rumors of hoarding.
Supply chain bottlenecks are holding up winter gear
Demand for winter outdoor gear is high, but residents looking for Nordic skis, fat bikes and other winter gear are having a tough time in their search.
Anchorage officials pitch new cargo route to ease West Coast supply chain problems
Recent supply chain disruptions related to the pandemic have put a snag on distribution across the West Coast, leading to shortages and higher prices.