http://nysun.com/news/food-rationing-confronts-breadbasket-world
I really don’t like posting things like this. It seems to be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Even if it is not true, media attention can make people believe there is a food shortage and cause panic buying. Self-fulfilling.
I will admit my first reaction was to rush to Costco’s and see prices and availability in my area. Maybe buy a few extra things to stock-up on. I didn’t, but will make a regular shopping trip this month. Let me know if you notice any changes in availability in your area.
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1 Kerwood // May 1, 2008 at 11:13 am
Hi, I mentioned the world food shortage last week as well. Here in the U.S. there is no actual shortage of food.
Both Sams Club and Costco have both placed limits on how many bags of rice consumers may buy at one time.
I am not sure if this is still in place, but it appears that they did this as a way to raise awareness of the issue.
Though there is no actual food shortage here the price of food has increased on average 40-50% Hoarding food is not needed yet, though if people are on a limited income they may want to purchase more to prepare for further rising prices.
Just thought you may want to know if you did not already.
It is funny the psyche of people how we react, people did want to buy more when they heard this. As soon as we are told we can have only a small amount something, we want more.
Kelloggs (I think it was him) used the same thing in an add campaign in Times square, asking people to stop buying corn flakes because there was not enough to go around…Sales more than doubled after this.
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