I first heard there was a pumpkin shortage from Lori over at Finding Radiance. Now, I keep seeing stories about it everywhere, like this one that says people in some parts of the country may have a hard time finding Halloween pumpkins.
The report says harvests are down significantly in some areas from last year. That might mean shortages or higher prices for pumpkins to be shipped in from other places with better crops.
This news has me a bit anxious because I love pumpkin almost-anything and look forward to having it in the fall – pumpkin bread, pumpkin seeds, even pumpkin tea. Love it all! Besides being so tasty, pumpkins are also packed with nutrients – beta carotene, potassium, and Vitamin A. Plus they’re high in fiber and low in calories. And did I mention how much I love to eat them??!
Anyone out there noticing any pumpkin shortages or higher prices in stores where you live?
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Actually in this country, we waste a vast amount of what is a very healthy food, pumpkin, carving and throwing them away!
You’re right, Dr. J! Gotta use up what we carve – yum!
I haven’t heard anything about my area, but I’ll report in if I notice it.
Cammy, embedded in the suburbs of Memphis
Pumpkin still out in our stores, but I did snag a couple of pie pumpkins to try to make my own!
So I wrote nestle an e-mail asking them about their Libby’s 100% pumpkin… and this is what they said to me:
Thank you for contacting Libby’s® 100% Pure Pumpkin.
I am sorry that you are having a difficult time finding Libby’s Pumpkin. Due to unfavorable weather conditions last fall, some of the pumpkin did not meet our high quality standards. Therefore, our harvest was smaller than typical and you may have some difficulty finding Libby’s Pumpkin.
We are in the process of harvesting our pumpkins and you will be able to find it in all sizes within the next few weeks.
We appreciate your interest and hope you will visit our website often for the latest information on our products and promotions.
Sincerely,
Tara Williams
Consumer Response Representative
- So there you have it… let’s hope we can trust them when they say the pumpkins will be back soon!
I just saw my first pumpkin in the stores today. I’ve never even paid attention to the price, but now I will!
Looking forward to those pumpkin reports, Cammy! Don’t let me down, K?
Wow, GIGI – thanks for all the great info! And yes, we better get pumpkins back quick!
Well, people need to process their jack-o-lanterns, with four pumpkins making about 4 quarts. If you can your own pumpkin, you can make your own pies!