Candy cane shortage reported due to low peppermint harvest, supply chain issues

The announcement comes as another result of the supply chain issues that have been a problem for months in the country.

News 12 Staff

Dec 20, 2021, 11:29 AM

Updated 1,090 days ago

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There is another shortage ahead of this holiday week - candy canes!
The announcement comes as another result of the supply chain issues that have been a problem for months in the country.
Plus, the production of peppermint in the United States has dropped about 25% in the last decade, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Many stores received low inventory and sold out quickly.