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Scientists Are Racing to Create Synthetic Blood in the Wake of Mass Tragedies
The Las Vegas shooting is the latest reminder that human blood isn't enough for massive, unexpected transfusions.
Why Everybody Needs to Calm Down About the 'Bacon Shortage'
The reserves are the lowest they’ve been since 1957, but they are, in fact, reserves.
Why There Could Be a Brussels Sprouts Shortage This Year
British farmers have warned that they may struggle to produce enough Brussels sprouts in the run-up to Christmas.
Tesco Is Running Out of Marmite and Everyone’s Freaking Out
Following a price hike from Marmite distributors Unilever, Tesco is no longer stocking the yeasty spread on its online shop. Cue #Marmitegate.
How Climate Change Is Totally Going to Mess with Your Mimosa
By the looks of it, producers in France’s Champagne region won’t be popping any bottles in celebration this year, as there may not be enough bubbles to waste on acts of extravagance so closely associated with their product.
Why In-N-Out Is Running Out of Those Little Yellow Peppers You Love
This month, many of California’s most popular chain restaurants are facing an unprecedented shortage of a beloved tiny, bright yellow pickled pepper. The sudden scarcity of cascabella peppers has customers complaining, restaurants scrambling for...
Hoard Your Ice Cream Because We're in a Massive Vanilla Shortage
The nectar of the gods that is ice cream is about to get a hell of a lot more expensive, and we have the distinguished spinster that is vanilla to thank for it.
Kale Is Becoming Too Popular for Its Own Good
Kale has become an integral part of the American diet, and with that cultural significance comes a great cost for farmers.
Market Experts Say We Could Be Running Out of Coffee
According to market analysts, Britain’s increased consumption of coffee has created a “structural imbalance” between supply and demand that could lead to an imminent coffee shortage.
Craft Brewers Are Struggling to Find Cans
With a booming craft beer industry that has led to increased demand for cans, now can manufacturers and breweries alike are feeling the crunch.
4,000 Tons of Emergency Holiday Butter Is Headed to Canada
Despite being a world leader in butter production, it would seem that Canada’s insatiable appetite for the creamy stuff during the holiday season has forced it to resort to unprecedented measures.
Border Crisis Escalates in South America as Over 1,000 Colombians Are Deported
At least 1,000 people were deported and many more have fled from Venezuela into Colombia over the past week, as a diplomatic and political crisis between the countries grows.