These 9 Grocery Items Might Be More Difficult To Find In 2026 - Tasting Table

"Many of us take the simple, everyday task of grocery shopping for granted. You walk through the doors, grab a cart, throw in the things you need, pay the (ever-increasing) bill, and then go on your way. In theory, it should be simple. But actually, grocery shopping can be challenging, especially when the things you need aren't on the shelves."

"These are among the grocery items that might be more difficult to find in 2026. Keep reading to find out more about why these staples, alongside other fruits and vegetables, including iceberg lettuce, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, might be scarce in the coming weeks and months. Spoiler alert: Rising temperatures and the climate crisis come up more than once. And reader, we're sorry to say, but chocolate is on this list."

"When you think of Florida, a few things probably pop into your head. Walt Disney World is probably one of the first, followed by things like alligators, Miami's South Beach, eternal sunshine, and oranges. The state is famous for its citrus fruits; once upon a time (before 2014), it even reliably produced 70% of the U.S.'s orange supply. But in recent years, Florida's orange industry has taken a serious hit."

Grocery shopping may become more difficult in 2026 as multiple staple items face shortages. Cottage cheese, domestic beef, wild blueberries, iceberg lettuce, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and chocolate may be harder to find. Rising temperatures and the climate crisis contribute to reduced yields for many fruits and vegetables. Florida orange production has declined to record lows due to citrus greening, hurricane damage, and other pressures, shifting citrus supply toward California. Supply chain and environmental stresses combine to make some common grocery items scarce in coming weeks and months, affecting availability and contributing to higher prices.

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