Nearly one year after a shortage of Topo Chico swept the great state of Texas — fans of the drink are finding empty shelves once again.
A representative with Topo Chico told KXAN that the company continues to face tight supply challenges but is working hard to keep shelves stocked.
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The last Topo Chico shortage took place in July 2021 due to a shortage of raw materials like glass, due in part to the coronavirus pandemic.
In 2017, FoodBev.com said 70% of U.S. sales of Topo Chico are from Texas.
Texas’ most beloved drink has been exclusively sourced from Cerro del Topo Chico in northern Mexico since 1895, according to the company’s website.
H-E-B has notices on shelves limiting the purchase of Topo Chico — that is if you can find it in stock.
“We appreciate our loyal fans’ patience,” a spokeswoman with the Coca-Cola Company, which acquired Top Chico several years ago, told KXAN.