Many U.S. business are still struggling due to the shortages, but major companies are less likely to be feeling the effects.
U.S. faced a flour shortage towards the end of March
when it became clear that stay-at-home orders would be extended and people would be spending more time in their kitchens. While the closures of restaurants meant that there remained plenty of wheat, the flour shortage was a result of a problem with distribution. As the demand for flour increased, suppliers struggled to produce the flour and get it to the shelves quickly enough to keep up.Getty/Kevin Mazur, and as a result, beer. Over the past few months, as bars and restaurants were closed, breweries have needed more cans to store the beer that would typically be stored in kegs.
Companies had to wait longer and pay more to access aluminum cans, and in response to the shortage, some companies, including Coca-Cola, were prioritizing the production of their most popular drinks.
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