Matt Johnson posted on another forum and gave the skinny on the Power noodles. Apparently, their supplier also contracts for NASA and has to put them as a priority. They have been dragging their heels on the blanks since they ordered them in June. Nothing Thorne Bros can do about it since this company is the only one that can make the blanks to their specs.
I mean, c’mon. What’s more important; putting a few people in space where there aren’t even any fish (that we’re aware of) or ice fishing? The answer is obvious.