(stock photo) CANADAHALIFAX news Food expert wouldn’t be surprised if grocery stores see temporary closures by admin 22 يناير، 2022 written by admin 22 يناير، 2022 143 Dalhousie University’s Sylvain Charlebois says multiple factors, including vaccine mandates and Omicron, have brewed the ‘perfect storm’ for many grocers CITYnews halifax \ Chris Stoodley Listen to this article A Halifax food expert says it wouldn’t be surprising if some grocery stores temporarily close as many see a shortage of food on store shelves. “Consumers will walk into a grocery store and will expect choices, variety, quality and things like that,” Sylvain Charlebois told CityNews Halifax. “You can’t just operate a grocery store, open up and hope for the best — and frankly, it’s not just profitable at all. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see stores close temporarily, whether it’s in [the] HRM or elsewhere just because really, right now, it’s so tough.” As the Omicron wave surges across Canada, several grocery stores have seen empty shelves as COVID-19 protocols push employee absenteeism and prevent products from being delivered. Add on a crippling global supply chain, and it’s been clear some grocers have been struggling in the new year. Charlebois, a Dalhousie University food distribution and food policy professor, said there are four main reasons some grocers are seeing empty shelves. One of those top reasons includes the protocols that arise out of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Omicron has completely paralyzed the food economy,” Charlebois said. “You’re dealing with perishable ingredients most of the time and you have to do all the work with 20 to 30 per cent fewer people around. “Omicron was a gut punch to the food industry and to grocers because you just have to do the same amount of work with fewer people around.” Moreover, recent federal vaccine mandates for truckers — forcing a quarantine period on those who aren’t fully vaccinated — have caused a rift in the industry. Charlebois said the mandate has impacted around 125,000 American truck drivers who typically bring food products across the border, which could eventually lead to issues with food access. However, he said the lack of products on some grocery store shelves isn’t entirely due to COVID-19 protocols and supply chain issues. For instance, recent recalls in Canada have forced many grocers to pull produce and other food products from shelves. On top of that, he said intense snowstorms have only added to the “perfect storm” that grocers are experiencing. But in the end, Charlebois said Canadians do not have to worry about their local grocers entirely running out of food. Instead, it’s consumers could see higher prices as well as fewer options when they visit their local grocery stores. “Consumers may not always find what they want at times, but they will always find what they need at the grocery store,” Charlebois wrote for Saltwire. “This is due to the work and effort of companies, and people willing to deal with whatever is thrown at them. 3 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail admin previous post Nova Scotia reports 82 people in hospital due to COVID-19 next post BEYOND LOCAL: Dogs can understand you, to a point You may also like RMCP search for missing Lower Sackville woman 26 أبريل، 2025 Canadians at pope’s funeral say ceremony reflected his... 26 أبريل، 2025 2alarm blaze decimates home in Middle Sackville 26 أبريل، 2025 Israeli airstrike kills 10 people, half of them... 26 أبريل، 2025 كارني يندّد بالحصار الغذائي الإسرائيلي على قطاع غزة 26 أبريل، 2025 القضاء يلغي قراراً كيبيكياً بزيادة الرسوم الدراسية لغير... 26 أبريل، 2025 الزعماء في حركة مستمرة مع اقتراب الحملة الانتخابية... 26 أبريل، 2025 Teen arrested, weapons seized after threats against Halifax... 25 أبريل، 2025 Liberals maintain ‘commanding’ lead in Atlantic Canada polls 25 أبريل، 2025 Second-degree murder charge laid in latest intimate partner... 25 أبريل، 2025 3 comments Rv Repair Parts Near Me 1 يناير، 2023 - 6:26 ص Phenomenal is an all-in-one life management tool that will certainly make you much more efficient and stress and anxiety totally free. https://images.google.com.py/url?sa=j&source=web&rct=j&url=https://ocrv.art/rv-repair-shop-palm-springs-california Reply โอลี่แฟน 3 مارس، 2025 - 9:03 ص 202381 236766i would have to make much more christmas cards becuase next month is december already- 192007 Reply Emily 31 مارس، 2025 - 2:04 م 937242 181254Our own chaga mushroom comes with a schokohutige, consistent, charcoal-like arrival, a complete lot of dissimilar towards the style of the standard mushroom. Chaga Tincture 523628 Reply Leave a Comment Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.