There's a Marmite shortage happening because of the pandemic Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Food There’ s a Marmite shortage happening because of the pandemic By You Magazine - June 12, 2020 After the initial flurry of coronavirus-related stockpiling back in March, supermarkets have done an amazing job of filling the previously bare shelves and keeping us stocked up with essentials like pasta and toilet paper. But one thing we hadn’t anticipated is an ensuing Marmite shortage. Alamy Stock Photo Yes, the pandemic has even taken its toll on the availability of your favourite (or most hated, depending on which side of the coin you fall on) savoury spread. This is because brewer’s yeast, one of Marmite’s most crucial ingredients, is in short supply due to the ongoing pub closures – and it’s had a knock-on effect. Alamy Stock Photo The official Marmite Twitter account confirmed the news in response to a message from a fan, Tim Robey, who wrote: ‘I need Marmite like oxygen and really need more 400g squeezy jars. Can you advise on which retailers stock those at the moment? Thank you.’ Marmite explained the issue with the lack of brewer’s yeast, confirming that ‘as a temporary measure we have stopped production of all sizes apart from our 250g size jar which is available in most major retailers.’ Hi Tim, due to brewers yeast being in short supply (one of the main ingredients in Marmite) Supplies of Marmite have been affected. As a temporary measure we have stopped production of all sizes apart from our 250g size jar which is available in most major retailers. - Marmite (@marmite) June 10, 2020 If you class yourself as a Marmite hater, you’ll be unfazed by the news, but those who rely on the product as a toast topper and sandwich filler are understandably upset. ‘What. Is this a joke. It’s not funny. I only have three jars in reserve,’ tweeted one, while another posted: ‘If I give you all my loo rolls, pasta, bread flour and hand sanitiser – will you please make more Marmite?’ Alamy Stock Photo However, before you get too panicked, Unilever, the manufacturer of Marmite, has told BBC News that the slowing of production is just a temporary measure, and things should be back to normal soon. ‘With these issues now resolved, we are continuing to make Marmite as normal again, which means that the full range of jars should be back on supermarket shelves very shortly,’ a spokeswoman for the brand confirmed. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Kids can eat for free at these restaurants during October half-term How to make the viral negroni sbagliato with prosecco at home 7 Halloween recipes with serious hex factor Popular in Food Gabriela Peacock 14-day plan Anytime baked eggs May 23, 2021 Joe Wicks’ maple-glazed chicken thighs with Asian slaw June 6, 2021 Mary Berry is returning to TV screens for a brand new June 15, 2021 Eleanor Maidment My summer taste notes July 4, 2021 Uyen Luu’ s sticky mustard marmalade ribs July 25, 2021 Annie Bell’ s white peach bellinis recipe August 8, 2021 M& S has launched a new crunchy Caramilk-inspired golden chocolate spread August 24, 2021 Deliciously preserved pickle and jam recipes September 19, 2021 Gordon Ramsay’ s bang bang cauliflower October 3, 2021 Wow right now Clodagh McKenna’ s speedy family dinners October 24, 2021 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved