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Can Shortages Hit Food and Beverage Industries

Supply chain issues with aluminum, steel, and tin cans are ramping up as COVID-19 changes buying patterns, resulting in a trickle-down effect on product offerings and time-to-market.

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Another pandemic-related supply chain issue to hit the shelves is a national can shortage that is affecting both the food and beverage industries.

Beverages

According to a recent article on CNN Business, an aluminum can shortage is causing some beer and soda brands to be out of stock or to have to cut back on their product offerings.

Molson Coors is one of those companies, and spokesperson Adam Collins told CNN Business, "Everyone who makes anything that goes into a 12-ounce can is being challenged to some respect." The company has shifted production away from some of its smaller brands, to ensure can supplies for the biggest brands. Karl Strauss has made similar moves by temporarily cutting specialty releases and seasonal beers. Coca-Cola and Pepsi have also cut back on product offerings to fulfill demand for more popular beverage products.


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