Nov 18, 2009
Pumpkin Shortage Could Mean Empty Shelves After Thanksgiving

Heavy rains have pretty much destroyed this year’s small harvest, says food giant Nestle, which controls about 85% of the crop for canning. Supermarkets say supplies are tight. Los Angeles Times

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