I have observed that Dairy Queen could not provide a particular item on one occasion, but it does not indicate a widespread shortage. Nevertheless, it highlights that we should anticipate our preferred dining establishments to run out of certain items occasionally. Conversely, when peppers are scarce, it is indeed a shortage.

Jeanette Isabelle

I'd say the shortfall in hot sauce should be of interest even to those who do not use hot sauce at all, because it was caused by global warming. In the beginning the impact of such things may be visible only in "specialty" items like Sriracha hot sauce or Georgia peaches (2023 is seeing a 90% reduction because of higher than normal temperature). But one day we will see wide disruption in agriculture and our food staples as farms are forced to relocate further north -- if they can afford such a move & if they can find the land.

The French bread from the Walmart bakery seemed smaller the other day.

Jeanette Isabelle

This is what food companys do in my country when prices go up. They keep the same price of the package but reduce the content.

So for example: yesterday 500g of bread cost 2 euro. Today it also cost 2 euros but now it is only 400g of bread. A lot of people are fooled by this. They only look at the price and not the size of package.

We use the term "shrinkflation" in the United States when a product's size is reduced.

Jeanette Isabelle

Shrinkflation is prevalent here in the UK, my favourite chocolate biscuits now come in a pack of 8 for the same price previously charged for a pack of 9

Minor spot shortages of other goods continue, but nothing serious. Example, one major supermarket was out of own brand salted butter for a couple of weeks, plenty of alternatives though.

Propane is still in short supply, but is much less used here than in the USA.

Some cuts of beef are in short supply, but no general beef shortage.

Nestle tinned cream is hard to find, but not exactly a major food item.

Some NON FOOD shortages are being blamed on the war in Ukraine, white overalls (improvised winter camo) White latex paint (apply to sidewalls of tyres for winter camo) basic sheets and blankets, for hospitals and shelters.

Spot shortages continue but generally not serious.

No fillet steaks available from the nearest two supermarkets, but plenty of other cuts of beef and other meats.

Butter still sometimes short, I have not seen any store out of ALL butter, but the choice is often restricted.

Eggs also available but in a restricted choice.

Basic sheets and blankets still in short supply, plenty of full priced linens in department stores, but cheap government surplus and institutional blankets and sheets hard to find.
Due to the war in Ukraine.

The only more significant shortage is propane, this is much less used here than in the USA, but the situation is serious for the minority who are reliant on this fuel.

Today at Walmart, I purchased a bottle of cough syrup. I didn't mind since I needed one, but I noticed a sign stating I could only buy one without any explanation.

Jeanette Isabelle

Minor shortages continue of some goods, but nothing serious.
The shortage of basic bed sheets has made the news, with some hospitals running short. Used sheets are laundered and returned promptly, but replacements for those that are lost, damaged, or worn out are delayed.
Propane and butane have remained in short supply during the Summer and there are concerns about next winter. These fuels are less used here than in the USA, but the situation is concerning for the minority of rural households who are reliant on these fuels.

I have three full 19 kilo propane cylinders and one half full, for emergencies.

Spot shortages of butter and certain cuts of beef continue.

The only new shortage that I have noticed is of some frozen vegetables.

No physical shortages of goods or materials here. Mostly I'm worried about being run over on the road by an Amazon van delivering stuff.

There is a shortage of "affordability" though. From groceries to housing, urban folks are under some pretty severe stress.

I am fortunate to have a buffer to all this, even though I drive a 10-year old used car. For a several decades, I have done the same as my pioneer grandparents -- my long-term "preps" involve growing a ton of food, building soil fertility without supply chains, and sharing surplus with my multi-skilled neighbours. I also have more wood than I can burn, and the skills to use it. It doesn't solve everything, but I certainly sleep better.