In a pickle...

"Did you hear that there's going to be a world shortage of Branston pickle?..." said the lady in our office at the mid morning gossiping session.

I did, but I didn't want to stop her in her tracks.

"...apparently the factory that makes it has burnt down and there isn't enough stock to last until they start production again. Oh yes. They've even started selling it on ebay"

"I've never liked the stuff but I bought some just in case I might need it"