The Coca-Cola Company says the coronavirus is disrupting its supply chain for artificial sweeteners sourced from China, creating delays in production.

One of those sweeteners – sucralose – is used in Splenda and featured in products such as Powerade Zero and Diet Coke.

The company says for the short-term its supplies for consumers should be fine, but no word on the long-term.

Source: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/coronavirus-disrupting-coca-cola-supply-chain/

Now, this is a good advertising ploy if ever I've seen one.

Announce your product might be scarce or off the shelf so people panic buy then just release some more! In the old days, you'd have charged more too, so watch its price increase!