date:Aug 16, 2022
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Sriracha shortage
The drought is affecting the quantity and quality of chili peppers in Mexico and California and New Mexico in the US.
This has provoked a halt in the production of Huy Fongs Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce, Chili Garlic and Sambal Oelek condiments until at least September disruptions were set to occur.
Until then, the company is working at minimal capacity and not taking new orders.