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5 Foods That Disappear First In A Crisis

5 Foods That Disappear First In A Crisis

Katherine Paterson by Katherine Paterson
August 24, 2023
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Food scarcity becomes a significant concern when faced with a worldwide crisis, be it a natural disaster, economic collapse, or pandemic.

During difficult times, the demand for sustenance rises while supply chains and resources strain to meet the population’s needs. As a result, certain foods inevitably become the first to vanish from store shelves.

Understanding which food items will be impacted most can help individuals prepare and prioritize their needs during such challenges.

To aid you in your preparation plans, this article will explore foods that tend to disappear during a global crisis and explain why they become scarce.

Perishable Produce

Fresh and perishable produce such as fruits and vegetables are among the first to vanish during crises.

Since these items have a limited shelf life and require a stable supply chain to reach consumers quickly, they will often be the first to go.

5 Foods That Disappear First In A Crisis

When disruptions occur, like transportation challenges, perishables become vulnerable to spoilage before reaching the market.

What often adds to the issue is that consumers tend to stock up on these items early in a crisis, rapidly depleting available supplies.

Instead of relying on fresh veggies and fruits from the store, you should consider building your own garden using this comprehensive guide. By doing so, you will learn how to grow your own fresh produce and ensure that you and your family are well fed during the next crisis.

Bread And Grain Products

Bread and grain products are a staple of many cultures worldwide, making them high-demand commodities. Wheat, rice, and other grains require highly-complex supply chains, from planting and harvesting to processing and distribution.

Any disruption along this chain can lead to immediate shortages. Additionally, in times of crisis, these items are highly sought after due to their long shelf life and versatility, causing them to disappear from the shelves quickly.

Dairy Products

5 Foods That Disappear First In A CrisisDairy products, including milk, cheese, and yogurt, are another category prone to shortages during crises.

The intricate management of these items, including their need for specialized transportation and storage, means that disruptions can quickly impact availability.

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Additionally, dairy production relies heavily on regular farm operations and labor, making them susceptible to workforce shortages or movement restrictions like those seen during the recent pandemic.

Furthermore, refrigeration is required for producing and storing these products. Thus, milk-based options will likely be off the table during a grid-down situation.

Meat And Poultry

Sadly, meat and poultry products are particularly vulnerable during worldwide crises. Animal farming requires significant resources, including water, feed, energy, space, and workers.

Disruptions to the supply chain of meat or poultry products can lead to reduced livestock availability. Moreover, processing plants may face workforce limitations, further impacting production. As demand remains steady, the scarcity of meat and poultry becomes a pressing concern.

Canned And Packaged Goods

5 Foods That Disappear First In A CrisisWhile we often think of canned goods as emergency staples, these foods are also susceptible to shortages during a crisis. Canned and packaged goods usually have a longer shelf life, making them ideal for emergency storage.

Related: This Is Why You Need A 6-Pound Emergency Food Bag

Consequently, individuals and institutions often stockpiled these items at the onset of a crisis, leading to shortages. Supply chain disruptions can also affect the production and distribution of these goods, reducing their availability in stores.

Why Do These Foods Disappear First?

While all products are at risk during a crisis, some foods are more likely to disappear before others for a variety of reasons.

Panic Purchasing: In times of crisis, people often resort to panic purchasing, buying more food than they need in anticipation of shortages.

As we are all aware, after surviving the toilet paper crisis of 2020, this behavior depletes supplies rapidly, creating an artificial scarcity of certain items.

Hoarding And Stockpiling: While stocking up on various items is essential to survival in a crisis, it should be done well in advance.

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As uncertainty rises, some consumers may hoard and stockpile different items, exacerbating the scarcity problem and leaving little for others. Waiting until a crisis begins to start your stockpile could be a fatal mistake.

Supply Chain Disruptions: The supply chain of any item you can find on a store shelf is an intricate, complex web. A global crisis can quickly disrupt the complicated supply chain that brings food from farms and factories to stores and tables.

Transportation restrictions, labor shortages, and plant closures all contribute to interruptions in the availability of various food items, and even a minor interruption can be a big problem for consumers.

A worldwide crisis poses numerous challenges, and food scarcity is undoubtedly one of the most pressing.

Understanding which foods tend to disappear first during these situations can help individuals make informed decisions about their emergency preparedness.

Although we cannot predict the next global crisis, fostering a resilient and sustainable food system can mitigate the impact on essential food supplies.

What food would you miss most if you were in a SHTF situation? I would love to hear in the comments. Stay Safe.

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  1. Barry28 says:
    2 years ago

    The article is just like our lame stream news for the upcoming 2024 election.

    The DC Swamp needs to be indicted for fraud and corruption. In revenge of Trump’s railroading Hillary’s dossier and Jan 6th. The Marxist plan to steal the presidential election again from honest Americans.
    Revenge for the Jan 6th non-violent protesters, in their place Antifa & BLM rioters be imprison. These are the civilian army that Obuma wanted during his transforming America socialism.
    Biden is the CCP’s Manchurian Puppet. We can see the destruction of our economy. USD to digital currency.

    We see our taxes are sent to foreign countries to build up their economies and border walls. America’s economy is in a planned destruction landing. Our country is being invaded by foreigner lawbreakers. The illegals the getaways are in your neighborhood raping, killing us, voting in our elections.
    People think prepping will get us through this dark period we are in. Prepping is a temporary fix, not a permanent solution.
    What will and can, we, us, do to put America back on track to independence, truth, justice and the American way?

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    • poorman says:
      2 years ago

      While I might agree with you this is a article on food supply NOT POLITICAL RANTS. You and the others that use the forum for that chase away people that want to hear about food shortages came here for that not for your BS. Don”t know why the moderators allow it

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      • MMr Mr. Obvious says:
        2 years ago

        The current administration seems to be heading us into the food shortage arena… Free speech is still a thing, for now…

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      • Comment says:
        2 years ago

        It helps them sell

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    • froggyr says:
      2 years ago

      What in the world does any of that have to do with food shortages?

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  2. JES says:
    2 years ago

    God is still on the throne! I was shocked just how “current” Psalm 37 is, when I read it again the other night!! It was such an encouragement…

    He is just waiting for some of the blind “puppies” to wake up and see the truth. THEN, whenever that happens, He will put things right! Too bad so many rebelliously blind ones have already become disabled or died from the poisonous products being foisted upon us already, AND THE D.S. IS ALREADY GEARING UP FOR THE NEXT WAVE of Lockdowns and vaxxes. DO NOT COMPLY IF YOU LOVE YOUR FAMILY & YOUR COUNTRY!!! Get your water and food, medicine, T.P., etc. preps finished. There is very little time left until the next lockdowns come AND Gov. Kathy Hochul of NYS is still trying to appeal the case of mandatory concentration camps for anyone she deems “likely to spread disease”, i.e. those of us who refuse to alter our DNA so the D.S. can have us!

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    • Me2U says:
      2 years ago

      I love (hate) it when people still think they need to hoard toilet paper. Other countries don’t. There’s this magical thing called… a bidet, folks. Oh, how refreshing to have mine all to myself. It’s a springtime shower for my underside, and all I need afterward is a dry towel or, if you insist, four squares of “T.P.” to dry my clean bum. Launder the towels in the washing machine. And you won’t ever need to hoard T.P. ever again. And think of all the $$$ you’ll save!

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    • Sunny Flowers says:
      2 years ago

      Spot on with the fear mongered vax induced DNA alteration t b at Scripture warns against 8n my opinion

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  3. Franny says:
    2 years ago

    We don’t need cackling Harris as president if Biden gets impeached. Those in the impeachment mode must do both Biden and Harris. Next inline would be the current Speaker of the House.
    Most definitely impeach the Homeland Security chief Alejandro Mayorkas, a total jerk minion.
    We got sex and slave trade by Mexican drug cartels, operating in major American cities. Good grief, what else do we need to wake up?

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  4. Christopher Freeman says:
    2 years ago

    Mostly based on Supply chains and local s ability to supply what they have to market
    not just these 5 but many more
    when this happens , Kaos ensues thereafter
    some will come out with love and concern , those who believe that there is a purpose and God Will provide
    Then there is those who will try to get , take , have as much as they can carry off , NOT need , Greed , not Self Control , but selfish Want, Greed, Narcissim
    understand this , for the believer this is God Testing YOUR heart motives
    For the UN believers who hate God in All they do , and Blame , Accuse and point fingers at the innocents to transfer the recourse of thier actions
    Takes no responsibility for own actions, thoughts, ways of thinking

    Meat , Fish , Poultry will all disappear as the intensity grows
    Fresh will slowly disapear
    Then the preserved, packaged, prepped will slowly disapear ( Mass Starvation will ensue after

    This is what God Promised to those who consistently hate Him , in their actions
    They The unbeliever in their futile thinking will turn to fake, false, wrong beliefs and idols as a way of escape and judgement will follow

    God is Holy, Just , Loving and patient waiting for his people to return to him, seek after him, look to him , pray , look to heaven and show that God is STILL God

    Always patiently waiting , their for the return from REBELLION

    Remember Don’t Follow the Crowd in the sinking ship of fools and liars on their networks of lies
    STAND , SPEAK TRUTH , Dont let the liar s decieve you with lies

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  5. Elaine says:
    2 years ago

    The first thing I’d miss is chocolate because I’m a choco-holic. The next would be eggs. Fresh fruit and veggies would be sorely missed too, especially if the shortage was in the summer. But we will survive on what we have stored up, so I really don’t have any real worries. Thanks for the article. Good reminder.

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    • JayJay says:
      2 years ago

      I have a lot of powdered eggs I dehydrated, used a mixer to make fine powder.
      I have a test going to see how long I can go without grocery visit and am on day 22 and have no eggs.
      I needed one for cornbread, used the dried I had with a couple tb of water and it was as good as fresh egg.
      So, I may not have fresh for scrambled, but I do have eggs for baking.

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      • Macy says:
        2 years ago

        Which is it, you have eggs or no eggs, not sure what you said?

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      • Alan Koisti says:
        2 years ago

        JayJay, have you heard of storing farm-fresh eggs (not the store-bought eggs) in a pickling lime solution? I have stored eggs this way twice now and at the end of twelve months the eggs were like fresh. The last batch I kept some for a little longer, 15 months. Those we were not able to fry as the yolks broke as they were put in the frying pan, made good scrambled eggs though.

        Into a gallon jar I put 1/2 gallon of water into which I added 1 oz of pickling lime. Shake it up and let the lime saturate the water. Put the farm-fresh eggs, 2 to 3 dozen, in the water and seal the lid. Some lime will settle out so don’t worry. I store in a cool dark room in the basement. That’s all there is to it. PS: Some articles say to use 2 oz of PL but my trials show 1 oz is plenty.

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    • froggyrf says:
      2 years ago

      Get lots of cocoa powder and sugar (depending on what you like you might need other things). Then all you need is a cookbook. Chocolate candies made fresh are wonderful.

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  6. Sergio says:
    2 years ago

    The Sheeple crowds are coming back in fad fashion, mask fearmongering.
    The Covid Plandemic structure is ramping up again. This is another presidential election distraction tactic. That is an old Demoncrat playbook tactic to have mail in ballots to get harvested. Which means the genuine voter ballots are replaced with fake ballots.
    We saw that happen as the extra mail in ballots were dumped into overwhelmed State voter ballot collection centers. More than not 2020 liberals were in key positions to help the cause.
    The deep State, Blue States are gearing up for another Covid mask up the kids and get your shots. These big pharmacies peddled China influenced heart issued injectable poisons worldwide. The pharmas and Dr. “F” made billions and killed millions on lockdowns. Lockdowns again, are they kidding?
    Will the sheeple wear Covid masks again and do Lockdowns?
    What happen to the smart American people?

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    • Macy says:
      2 years ago

      We got Americans who can’t think past their noses buried in smartphones.
      Many are too gullible to take a stand against the Covid tyranny plandemic. We will end up in Covid lockdowns again. Too many liberals.
      We all have the government we voted for. A lot of conservatives stayed home in 2020. They hated Trump so the Demoncrats won with an ancient Soviet like politician called Biden. Harris is no prize either.
      Up comer is CA governor Newsom a total jerky turkey, CA is a mess.

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      • CDJones says:
        2 years ago

        No, it was a landslide vote for Trump 2020. If you still believe it wasn’t fraud you are the problem. Proof is everywhere. Dominion etc.

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    • thejuneauraven says:
      2 years ago

      Who in the world is giving a thumbs down to this post? Are you insane? An anarchist? A crazy far left radical Satan worshipper? PLEASE go get your extra boosters. Mask up. Buy into the hysteria again. I know there’s going to be millions of you who comply.

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  7. me says:
    2 years ago

    I only wish you got better responses ; They should not get into other rantings and write only about the author’s words and not other responses.

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    • Sergio says:
      2 years ago

      So what did you mean? Which sides are you talking about?
      We want prepping information to share. Not sprinkled with trollism or religious tones of Fanaticism here. There are other websites for that stuff.
      “Liberalism is a mental disorder.”

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      • CDJones says:
        2 years ago

        Freedom of speech. Freedom of religion.

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    • Macy says:
      2 years ago

      wish in one hand and well…. “Wishing is easy; putting in the effort is what separates the dreamers from the achievers.” That is part of free speech, freedom to say or not comment on on blog posts.

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    • OJ says:
      2 years ago

      Oh grow up, for once in your life, suck it up, take the pain.

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    • The other fish says:
      2 years ago

      Agree. I don’t see why they don’t do a little moderation in this page. Delete all the off topic comments, ban bot the repeat offenders… and make it a place worthy of attention again.

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      • Mr Mr. Obvious says:
        2 years ago

        Instead of more censorship, just don’t read it…

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  8. Libby Gontarz says:
    2 years ago

    So, basically, everything you eat will be gone. Get it?

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    • Sunny says:
      2 years ago

      Good one!
      Prepping is mostly for a short term or a temporary situation.
      Many of us don;t have acres of land or a bug out location.
      Prepping is not really for long term sustainable lifestyle. Even living in the rural areas, they still need to go to the general store for resupply.
      How many of us modern preppers are able to make new clothes, very few.
      Yes the supply chains are planned to be broken. They are trying to take down America by any means.

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  9. Mike the stumpy one says:
    2 years ago

    I was surprised to see Spam in an anti-theft package.

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  10. 2030 says:
    2 years ago

    Thump alert. If not for our many transgressions, there would be no Great Correction (SHTF) in our future, for which to prep. Bible or no Bible, no society that loses the unity of its soul endures. It just so happens that Scripture makes the same observation, but with a solution. Repentance and forgiveness. Without these, there can be no restoration. Without restoration, destruction follows.

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  11. Frenchy says:
    2 years ago

    I remember crackers in tin cans sealed air tight. Never cared for powdered eggs in the military but it’s better than nothing. Powdered milk works too. I don’t buy canned soft cheese, but might change my mind on that one. Canned meats and fruits, vegetables etc., are in my pantry but long term my apple, peach and mulberry trees along with vegetable seeds are what’s going to make this older pepper and his family live. And yes, I love Jesus, but He expects me to do my part like Joseph did in Egypt. Be wise and add to your stock pile while you can, and learn from others.

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  12. CDJones says:
    2 years ago

    Eggs are important. Glassing is a solution in pickling lime water but they must be clean….no chicken poop. …from the nest. You must not wash them either, as that removes a natural protective coating. Don’t buy from those people who haven’t kept clean straw thus clean eggs. We have used this method successfully as well …for over a year. Cool dark room.

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  13. Domeliving says:
    2 years ago

    The article is ok but I think most of us already know these issues now that we have been thru the problems brought on by the covid shut down. I did not run low on TP and most of the other shortages I could deal with. In the first hours of the covid panic purchasing yeast was the thing I found myself low on and had to search hard to find a resupply. You live and learn.

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  14. Ronald Sandlin says:
    2 years ago

    If Food stuffs dissapear in a crisis, whats the deal with the Toilet Paper shortage and hording during the last shut in. nobody ever heard what they did before TP was perfected. Yep Sears and Roebuck catalogue, newspaper, corn shucks and cobs, moss and many other natural things, but these are too primitave for the yuppie, millineal, upper crust to use. so do what they do in the middle east, where you wont find any tp. its a garden hose or water bottle and the left hand, yep, now thats a real lesson in hygiene ,Guess thats why they wont allow you to give them anything with the left hand.

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