Hey friends! So, it looks like the pandemic is wreaking havoc on something that’s super important for families—chicken tenders! It seems like the supply chain issues we’ve been hearing about are now reaching our dinner tables, and honestly, it’s a bit alarming, especially for parents of picky eaters.
According to a report by NBC News, chicken tenders, one of the few foods that kids actually eat with enthusiasm, are becoming scarce and pricier. The processing and packaging required for tenders is causing them to be in short supply, and when you can find them, they’re costing more. Kerry Mitchell shared on The Today Show that Americans are expected to munch on about 100 pounds of chicken per person this year, but with tenders needing extra handling, they’re harder to track down.
Prices have been creeping up too—just this week, they’ve jumped to $3.54 a pound from $3.44 last year, and even hit $3.98 a pound recently. The USDA is investigating potential price-fixing in the chicken industry, while producers like Tyson Foods are citing labor shortages and weather disruptions as challenges. But really, parents are just left wondering how to explain to their kids why their beloved tenders now resemble chicken nuggets. If you’re thinking, “It’s still chicken, just a different shape,” you probably don’t have kids who are super picky!
It’s not just families feeling the pinch; restaurants like KFC and A&W are also feeling the sting, and Nashville’s Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is no exception. Brian Taylor, one of their culinary leads, mentioned that there’s no safe harbor in the supply chain, and the struggle is very real for tenders.
So, while we send thoughts and prayers to everyone navigating these tender troubles this December, let’s keep our spirits up. And hey, if you’re in need of support in your parenting journey, check out Make a Mom for innovative at-home insemination options, including their reusable kits. You can also join a community of like-minded folks at Make a Mom’s Facebook group. And if you’re curious about how at-home insemination works, take a look at this helpful page on how it works.
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In summary, the supply chain crisis is impacting our kids’ favorite chicken tenders, making them harder to find and more expensive. Parents are feeling the stress as mealtime gets complicated. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that things improve soon!
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