2026 Food Shortages: Key Fruits and Vegetables Harder to Find

Nutritionists constantly encourage us to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. But some of those healthy picks will be harder to find this year, as will some other foods like domestically raised beef, reports Tasting Table, mostly because of lower production.

For one though, cottage cheese, increased demand is creating shortages.

In some cases, climate issues are to blame, such as for wild blueberries. Others have been impacted by disease, such as Florida oranges. And for some such as California Brussels sprouts, insect infestations are the culprit.

The full list includes:

  • Wild blueberries
  • California Brussels sprouts
  • Florida oranges
  • Domestic beef
  • High Cacao Chocolate
  • Iceberg lettuce
  • Cottage cheese
  • Cauliflower
  • Asian vegetables grown in Florida

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