This Is Why You'll Be Eating a Ton of Chicken This Year
U.S. consumers will confront high prices at the grocery store this year, as everyday staples—like limes, lettuce and beef—face global shortages
Get ready to eat a lot of chicken this year. Thanks to extreme weather conditions all over the world—from California’s endless drought to heavy rains in Mexico—and diseases targeting cattle and crops in places like Thailand and Florida, U.S. consumers are going to encounter some shockingly high prices at the grocery store in the coming months. Craving a refreshing lime margarita? Consider a paloma instead. Wanna grill up a nice rib eye? Prepare to spend big bucks for the pleasure.
Don’t let the high prices sneak up on you. Click through to find out which foods may be short in supply for the next few months—and which (cough, chicken) will swoop in to fill the void.