2021 Has Been a Perfect Storm for a Pumpkin Shortage
By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie Poor weather and a fungus outbreak have piled on top of existing pandemic-related supply problems. The wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has left most of the world dealing with shortages of all kinds thanks to shipping and staffing issues. But for produce, the potential stumbling blocks go beyond a pandemic — things like weather and wildfires can lead to problems even in years without a global health crisis. With Halloween just around the corner, people in the market for a pumpkin may notice this for themselves. As Modern Farmer reports, not only are pumpkin suppliers dealing with the same issues as every…