Supermarkets faced challenges keeping their shelves fully-stocked last year as the foodservice supply chain was strained in many areas due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The disruptions in the supply chain had supermarkets scrambling to streamline and look for alternate products to meet consumer demand. Tadych's Econofoods Store Manager Jon Calhoun says with more people staying at home and cooking, especially before the holidays, expected spikes in purchases occurred throughout the store.  He expects the food supply chain to be fully recovered by this summer.

According to Supermarket News, the trends of more simplified product lines and food brands will continue well into 2021 with a one-to-two percent increase in "food-at-home prices".  Calhoun appreciates the continued support provided by the local community and encourages everyone to shop all area businesses.