A fertilizer company called CF Industries Holdings Inc. has suspended operations at two plants in the United Kingdom due to soaring natural gas prices, which is negatively impacting the nation’s food sector. One of the byproducts of fertilizer production is carbon dioxide (CO2), which is used in the production of beer, bread, and carbonated drinks like soda water. Without … Continue reading Soaring natural gas prices shutting down fertilizer plants that provide carbon dioxide to food suppliers, resulting in worsening food shortages
Supply chain issues plaguing U.K., food shortages worsening
Increasing energy costs are driving food prices through the roof in the United Kingdom, where factories are reportedly shutting down as grocery store shelves run bare. Unless the government changes course, things will only get worse, experts say. And so-called “green” policies are to blame, as is fiat currency inflation, both of which are creating a supply … Continue reading Supply chain issues plaguing U.K., food shortages worsening
Covid supply chain woes worsen as prices soar, shelves run bare
Numerous U.S.-based food distributors are “reporting difficulties in fulfilling orders as a lack of workers weighs on the supply chain,” new reports reveal. Distribution giant Sysco, one of North America’s largest wholesale food distributors, is now having to turn away customers in some areas where demand exceeds capacity, resulting in empty shelves and growing panic. Inflation … Continue reading Covid supply chain woes worsen as prices soar, shelves run bare
Grocery prices skyrocket 31 percent in one year as lockdowns, drought and money printing unleash food inflation
Food prices in July were up 31 percent from the same month in 2020, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. This rise is fueled by supply chain disruption and extreme weather conditions. Central banks disregard food and fuel inflation when setting policies as they are the most volatile categories in the typical basket of … Continue reading Grocery prices skyrocket 31 percent in one year as lockdowns, drought and money printing unleash food inflation
California farms face collapse as unprecedented droughts sizzle crops
The extreme drought situation in California continues to worsen as farms throughout the state, which provide much of the food consumed by Americans, lay waste without water. In the Central Valley, considered to be America’s “breadbasket,” fields of brown dust and shriveled shrubs can be seen for seemingly endless miles – and with no end in … Continue reading California farms face collapse as unprecedented droughts sizzle crops
Mass starvation: Biblical droughts on track to destroy U.S. crops, cattle… with unprecedented food shortages and price hikes to follow
Large swaths of the United States are still dry as a bone due to record-breaking drought conditions, and America’s crops and cattle are suffering, as reported by Strange Sounds. Almost the entire West Coast and maybe a third of the Midwest is seeing severe or worse drought conditions. This is affecting wheat, barley and alfalfa crops, as … Continue reading Mass starvation: Biblical droughts on track to destroy U.S. crops, cattle… with unprecedented food shortages and price hikes to follow
California farmers shaking almonds off trees to save drought-stricken orchards
California’s manufactured “drought” is causing many farmers throughout the Golden State to have to creatively alter their crops in order to salvage some of them. Almond farmers, for example, are shaking the almonds off their trees in an effort to save the trees themselves from dying due to lack of water. Because government officials are intentionally draining … Continue reading California farmers shaking almonds off trees to save drought-stricken orchards
4 Best food storage containers for your stockpile
Preparing an emergency food stockpile can be messy. Canned foods and drink bottles easily eat up space in the pantry or refrigerator, and not everyone has a lot of space for food and other essentials. Plus, mediocre food storage containers can leak and stain, failing to keep your food fresh and creating a mess in your … Continue reading 4 Best food storage containers for your stockpile
Just got home from a run? Here are 15 foods you can eat to fulfill your goals
Something as simple as a 30-minute run in the morning can lead to a number of health benefits, from better mood to stronger bones. Running also appeals to a larger demographic because it doesn’t require equipment nor cost fitness center memberships. Before going out for a run, dietitians and health specialists often recommend eating a light meal to keep … Continue reading Just got home from a run? Here are 15 foods you can eat to fulfill your goals
Keep inflammation at an all-time low by eating these 10 anti-inflammatory foods
Arthritis causes pain, swelling and stiffness in your joints. There is no cure for the condition, but treatments like surgery and physical therapy can help relieve its many symptoms. You can also supplement your preferred treatment by making changes to your regular diet. Naturally reduce inflammation and pain caused by arthritis by eating the 10 anti-inflammatory foods detailed below. … Continue reading Keep inflammation at an all-time low by eating these 10 anti-inflammatory foods
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 