The National Pig Association in Britain is stating that “a world shortage of pork and bacon next year is now unavoidable,” due to drought severe conditions and a shrinking number of hogs in the European Union. The association notes that the trend “is being mirrored around the world,” reports the Los Angeles Times.
In the second half of next year, the number of slaughtered pigs could fall 10%, doubling the price of European pork, according to the release.