We can’t calm down: There’s a PEPPERONI shortage!
SHREVEPORT, LA - JUNE 29: A view of a Pepperoni hand tossed pizza at Pizza Hut on June 29, 2018 in Shreveport, Louisiana. (Photo by Shannon O'Hara/Getty Images for Pizza Hut)
Yup, you read that right. Pizza places all over the country have been reporting higher prices for the popular pizza topping. Restaurants from New York to South Dakota have reportedly seen a significant increase in price, with the cost nearly doubling in some areas. Thus resulting in a shortage of pepperoni. The two main reasons for the shortage: The first is that pork processors have had to deal with a reduced number of workers during the pandemic. AND, the fact that people are just eating pizza more. So far, larger chains have not been affected, but don’t be surprised if you go to the neighborhood pizza shop and find you’re paying a little more for your favorite topping.
A 29 year radio veteran, Melissa has made notable media appearances including serving as a judge and correspondent on the Emmy Award-winning TV show Community Auditions, Phantom Gourmet, Chronicle and many more. Additionally, Melissa won a Gracie Award in 2019 for her work as Co-Host of The GetUp Crew with Ramiro, Pebbles, Melissa & Leroy. She volunteered coaching cheerleading for 20 years. Melissa is a social influencer who creates videos promoting area businesses, movies, concerts and other lifestyle events.
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