2022: Huy Fong Sriracha hot sauce faces production halts due to pepper shortages.

Huy Fong Sriracha hot sauce faces production halts due to pepper shortages, leading to a scarcity of the product and testing customer loyalty. The iconic sauce's popularity surged in the US, with sales reaching 10 million bottles annually by 2022. Founded by David Tran in 1975, the sauce has become a staple in American households and was named Bon Appétit's 2010 Ingredient of the Year.