There’s An Aluminum Can Shortage, And It Might Make It Harder To Find Your Favorite Sodas In Stores

Photo credit: Photoshot - Getty Images
Photo credit: Photoshot - Getty Images

From Delish

Grocery shopping is a very different experience now than it once was. Hours and policies have changed, and some products are harder to find than they ever were before. Although things like toilet paper and paper towels are easier to find now than they were back in March, shortages of some items, like aluminum cans, are impacting availability of some fan-favorite sodas.

The reason for this aluminum can shortage is that customers are turning to canned drinks more than they ever were before the pandemic. The Brevard Times explained that drinks in glass bottles are often enjoyed at bars and restaurants, and because of COVID-19 related closures, such drinks are no longer being served en masse. Consumers who were stocking up on groceries at the beginning of the pandemic turned to beverages in aluminum cans because they're easier to store and stack than glass or liter bottles.

Now, as the aluminum can supply chain tries to keep up, it might be a little bit more difficult to find your favorite drinks in stock at the supermarket. A spokesperson for Ball, a can manufacturer, told CBS affiliate KHOU-11 that they are doing what they can to keep up with demand.

"We are aggressively expanding our U.S. can manufacturing production by installing two new lines in existing facilities and building two state-of-the-art plants," they said.

Many frustrated fans have been tweeting at their favorite soda companies, like Coca-Cola, to ask why it's so hard to find their products in stores. Coca-Cola has been explaining to customers that they are doing what they can and has offered to look into availability in certain areas if the customers follow up with additional information.

"Like many companies, we are seeing greater demand for products consumed at home, and we are taking measures to adapt to the demand. We are working closely with our customers and our suppliers to mitigate the challenge during this unprecedented time," Coca-Cola tweeted to a fan.

You Might Also Like