Canned corn is the latest item in the grocery story that is going through a shortage due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Wall Street Journal, "the sweet corn used for canning is only harvested once a year, and each summer, the amount that is reaped has to last for months thereafter. This past spring when individuals were stock piling non-perishable food items with a long shelf life, many were picking up cans of sweet corn." Canned vegetable brands like Del Monte and Green Giant had urged farmers to plant more corn in order to keep up with demand, but unfortunately the farmers already had their harvesting plans finished. Another issue is that there are less trucks available to transport the canned veggies to the stores.
Are you having trouble finding canned corn in the grocery store?
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