Underwood Ranches

Fresh attention is being paid to the legal and business feud between Sriracha maker Huy Fong Foods and its former pepper supplier, Underwood Ranches, a dispute that contributed to the years-long sriracha shortages fans remember. People are recalling empty shelves, price markups and rationing of the popular chili sauce, and debating how fragile supply chains for beloved pantry staples can be.