Glad you are doing well, but "I don't see shortages" does not mean they're not happening. I think we haven't even begun to see the real shortages myself. For one, it takes months before the affects nearly a world away reach us. We will see the affects of a global food crisis LAST. What you want to do, rather than watch store shelves, is pay attention to world news. Look for the collapse and famine in impoverished countries that rely on things like imported grain. If you see that, you know the threat is real and there's nothing that can be done to stop it at that point. It'll reach your doorstep eventually.
Food shortages in US and Canada at this point can be caused by recent food processing plants impacted by catastrophic problems like fires, explosions, etc... In 2022, there have been several food processing plants (particularly meats) that have gone offline. Some stores have already felt the affects as prices soar or food becomes unavailable.
- https://kingcityrustler.com/taylor-farms-plans-to-rebuild-salinas-facility-after-4-alarm-fire/
- https://www.ktsa.com/fire-causes-over-100000-in-damages-at-san-antonio-food-processing-plant/
- https://www.powderbulksolids.com/food-beverage/explosion-and-fire-reported-cargill-nutrena-feed-mill
- https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/potato-plant-fire-belfast-maine-penobscot-mccrum/
- https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/3-alarm-fire-at-kellogg-plant/522-bbef6075-cb6b-4ff9-af59-70fe264749bd
- https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/fire-severely-damages-beloved-cobb-county-meat-company/YNSFFX2OPNAVTLHDDK6EVRMLGQ/
- https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/20958-nestle-hot-pockets-plant-still-shuttered
- https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/fire-shuts-down-nebraska-jbs-beef-plant/
There are thousands of food plants that exist and fires happen. They're not this common, but they happen. My point is some areas are not going to feel the affects as much as others. I don't think a few fires is going to make a huge difference. This isn't going to cause a famine or bring USA to its knees. It won't be without impact though. Just like blocked import of baby formula is going to have impact. However, if fires increase and these plants stay closed, that might lead to a major catastrophe in a few years.
RE: We Are On The Brink Of A GLOBAL FOOD CATASTROPHE, Only 10 WEEKS OF WHEAT SUPPLIES LEFT IN THE WORLD!