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The Grape Nuts shortage

gellen — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:09:56 GMT

If you are a fan of Grape Nuts cereal you have noticed a shortage lately. They are even gone from Amazon except in huge quantities. No real explanation as I have researched this intensely. Just hoping my favorite cereal will return soon. I am in Pa and my best friend who likes them too is in Florida and she doesn’t have them either. Maybe a cereal killer is on the loose😆

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

Icegoddess — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:30:53 GMT

I haven't seen a shortage here, in fact I got a couple of boxes on sale fairly recently. Of course, I just opened a new box which means I need to go ahead and buy a new one. Watch them not have them now.

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

alicedee — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:22:50 GMT

I buy generic Grape Nuts....the Kroger brand. Much cheaper, tastes the same. Just got two boxes a couple weeks ago.

I like to cover them with almond milk and microwave for a minute....then add some honey or a packet of Truvia. Yum! Hope they don't go missing on the shelves here.

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

Alter Ego — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:33:25 GMT

I just googled and found this comment on Reddit from December. Looks like a few people have noticed!

We thank you for your comments regarding Post Grape-Nuts.

Due to a number of factors, we are currently experiencing a product shortage where we are not able to fill all orders for this item. We are sorry for any inconvenience this situation may have caused you. We have NOT discontinued this product however, it may take us a few months to resume full production and order fulfillment. Your interest in this product will be shared with our company.

Thank you again for your patience while we continue working hard to produce the products you enjoy.

Tammy,
Post Consumer Brands

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:56:05 GMT

@gellen wrote:
If you are a fan of Grape Nuts cereal you have noticed a shortage lately. They are even gone from Amazon except in huge quantities. No real explanation as I have researched this intensely. Just hoping my favorite cereal will return soon. I am in Pa and my best friend who likes them too is in Florida and she doesn’t have them either. Maybe a cereal killer is on the loose😆

I have a suggestion or a substitute!!! I haven't been able to find them either! I was looking for them and came across Kellogg All Bran Buds. They looked similar on the box so I figured I would give them a try! They are great--- in fact, I like them even better! You might not like them as much, but if you can't find Grape Nuts, maybe they will be a suitable alternative until you do!

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January121 — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:58:35 GMT

@gellen wrote:
If you are a fan of Grape Nuts cereal you have noticed a shortage lately. They are even gone from Amazon except in huge quantities. No real explanation as I have researched this intensely. Just hoping my favorite cereal will return soon. I am in Pa and my best friend who likes them too is in Florida and she doesn’t have them either. Maybe a cereal killer is on the loose😆

@gellen .... “cereal killer” ....😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

Gorgf — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:01:58 GMT

I recall being aware of a homemade Grape Nuts recipe. It may have been from the Depression or WW2 era. I prefer cooked cereal in the Winter months . So Many cereals are not satisfying in that I am hungry later, but Grape Nuts is one that takes longer to eat and does have a "stick to it ness" I can name on one hand the cereals my Mother bought. Of course when not available one craves it more so hope you see it available soon.

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

Judaline — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:33:07 GMT

@January121 wrote:
@gellen wrote:
If you are a fan of Grape Nuts cereal you have noticed a shortage lately. They are even gone from Amazon except in huge quantities. No real explanation as I have researched this intensely. Just hoping my favorite cereal will return soon. I am in Pa and my best friend who likes them too is in Florida and she doesn’t have them either. Maybe a cereal killer is on the loose😆
@gellen .... “cereal killer” ....😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Ouch!!

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

geezerette — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:47:42 GMT

@gellen wrote:
If you are a fan of Grape Nuts cereal you have noticed a shortage lately. They are even gone from Amazon except in huge quantities. No real explanation as I have researched this intensely. Just hoping my favorite cereal will return soon. I am in Pa and my best friend who likes them too is in Florida and she doesn’t have them either. Maybe a cereal killer is on the loose😆

@gellen

Oooh! Good one! 👍🤣

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

SharkE — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:49:17 GMT

gonna be lots of constipated people.

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

Oznell — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:54:25 GMT

Whoa, @gellen , I did not realize there was a Grape Nuts shortage in some areas-- bummer! We have thankfully not had any interruptions here in my favorite cereal-- it's always on the shelf. But I will keep an eagle eye out to see if that changes.

I'm eating them now. I mixed mine this morning with Cheerios and Special K with berries, to make about 2/3 to 3/4 cup of cereal. There's nothing like Grape Nuts to give that needed "crunch. On those days that I eat breakfast, I must have some texture, ha.

Our chronic shortage here at our store lately is the Smart Balance "Light" margarine. They have regular Smart Balance, but for a few months, none of the "Light" varieties. The dairy case guy told me they've had problems with the distribution end. Hubby decided to go far afield to another store and was able to bag some, finally.

There are hiccups in supply in various items, and I hope very much that you're back with fully stocked shelves of Grape Nuts-- it's the best!

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

Icegoddess — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:57:43 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
@gellen wrote:
If you are a fan of Grape Nuts cereal you have noticed a shortage lately. They are even gone from Amazon except in huge quantities. No real explanation as I have researched this intensely. Just hoping my favorite cereal will return soon. I am in Pa and my best friend who likes them too is in Florida and she doesn’t have them either. Maybe a cereal killer is on the loose😆
I have a suggestion or a substitute!!! I haven't been able to find them either! I was looking for them and came across Kellogg All Bran Buds. They looked similar on the box so I figured I would give them a try! They are great--- in fact, I like them even better! You might not like them as much, but if you can't find Grape Nuts, maybe they will be a suitable alternative until you do!

I tried All Bran Buds awhile back, not as a substitute for Grape Nuts, but I thought they might be a crunchy version os All Bran which I do like, but generally only as an additive to another cereal. I thought they were awful.

After doing low carb for awhile, I learned that just because a food looks like a favorite food does not mean it tastes anything like it. I have given up on trying to replace my favorite carbs with their low carb equivalents.

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Shanus — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:02:51 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
gonna be lots of constipated people.

@SharkE LOL. Recipe from my doc that's always in my frig.

POWER PUDDING

1 cup applesauce

1 cup prune juice

1 cup All Bran cereal

Mix together in plastic container w/ tight lid. It's a liquid at first and then turns into a thicker, almost pudding consistency. Take 1 Tablespoon as need with a glass of water. Lasts at least a month in frig. Miracle stuff!!!

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

SharkE — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:03:38 GMT

LOL should help all

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Spurt — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:24:02 GMT

@gellen @SharkE

🤣🤣🤣

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

caroln242 — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:16:00 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
gonna be lots of constipated people.

Pro-biotics can help with that.

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

Icegoddess — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:19:51 GMT

@caroln242 wrote:
@SharkE wrote:
gonna be lots of constipated people.
Pro-biotics can help with that.

I add whole flax seeds to my morning yogurt, plus the Grape Nuts.

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

haddon9 — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:33:23 GMT

I've never been a fan of Grape Nuts....I used to say they were like eating rocks but DH used to love eating it. It was his favorite for many years.

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GrailSeeker — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:49:13 GMT

Wow, glad to hear this, actually. Grape Nuts have always been one of my favorites. My local Walmart has never carried them, and my Aldi carries nothing like them. Those are the only places I grocery shop, so I thought they'd quit making them years ago!

These were my great-grandmother's favorite, who died when I was 6, 60 years ago. Now at least I know they still are around, and of course, I want some, too, ASAP.

Re: The Grape Nuts shortage

Icegoddess — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:00:33 GMT

@GrailSeeker do you remember when they used to have Grape Nuts commercials on TV and the spokesman Euell Gibbons? He was one of the early natural foods advocates.