Sriracha Price goes up to $ 90 in the middle of the national shortage
The beloved spicy sauce is sold at exorbitant online prices.
Lovers of spicy sauce have a special taste for the Sriracha variety, which has aroused worship over the years. But Huy Fong Foods , the manufacturer of the well -known variety in green, revealed that a shortage of Mexican peppers interfered with production. As a result, the brand's Sriracha is now extremely difficult to find. And in the latest example of the power of supply and demand, bottles of spicy sauce are sold more than $ 90 online. Read the rest to find out more about the shortage of Sriracha in progress.
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The shortage has lasted for over a year.
Sriracha's shortage dates back to last year. In April 2022, Huy Fong Foods sent a Letter to distributors Warning of the "severe shortage" of peppers - a key ingredient from Sriracha. At the time, the company said that these problems were the result of the weather affecting the quality of the peppers produced in Mexico, which felt drought. But while the situation has improved for a stint at the end of last year, the problems persist this summer. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
"Although a certain production resumed the season last fall, we continue to have a limited supply This continues to affect our production, "Huy Fong spokesperson told CNN." Currently, we have no estimate of the offer to increase. ""
Better life Contacted Huy Fong for more information, and will update history during the editorial staff.
Customers feel pain.
On Twitter, many lovers of Sriracha broadcast their grievances on the absence of the shelves sauce.
"Why was he impossible to find Sriracha recently, "a tweet of June 29 is read, with another adding:" The shortage of Sriracha is In fact a parody . ""
Consequently, some said they did what they could for keep their supply , using limited amounts at a time. "Told my bottle for a dear life by ensuring do not use too much , "A tweet of July 10 can be read
Although the supplies are limited, some bottles of the coveted condiment are always available, but they may not work with your budget.
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The prices soar.
While a bottle of 17 ounces from Huy Fong Sriracha is usually sold about $ 5, this summer, it has become a bit of a luxury item.
A Twitter user published a photo of the company's Sriracha bottles Sell for $ 29.99 in Chicago and $ 49.99 elsewhere - And these prices seem to be a good deal compared to others online.
June 29 USA today reported that a double pack 17 ounces was listed for $ 123.99 on Amazon, which is already out of stock . On ebay , people land $ 80.99 for a pack of three 17 ounce bottles. If you only want one or two bottles, you will be on the hook for $ 89.99 each or $ 85.49 each, respectively.
There are other options if you are ready to change
Although this is probably the best known brand, Huy Fong is not the only manufacturer of Sriracha on the market. If you cannot live without this spicy sauce - and you are ready to diversify - make comfort in the fact that Other brands Sell Sriracha sauces, including the two shops in shop production and major brands like Tabasco.
Some fans have already switched For other brands, but many are faithful to the Huy Fong Foods variety.
"Has anyone have a store near them that still has a real Sriracha?" A Twitter user wrote, endearing a GIF showing the Huy Fong bottles. "I will pay you for Buy it and ship it For me because I go crazy without that ... This shortage is the end of me. ""
