ECON Report food and grocery price increases/shortages here: 2021 Edition
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packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
That's a good price, my local Fareway had a sign up above the butcher counter for PR at $19.99 a pound, and it's a huge chunk of meat.
cyberiot
Rimtas žmogus
When I went to Costco last week, they were out of Kirkland English-language toilet paper, but had Kirkland papel higiénico, produced for Spanish-speaking markets. I shan't complain--on an earlier visit, all they had were paper towels. Yeouch!
Choice rib-eye was down $2 from a couple weeks ago.
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packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
Went to Aldi 5his afternoon, very few holes except turkeys, all gone clerk said they’d more tomorrow.
We picked up our organic turkey today, the co-op had frozen organic natural turkeys for $1.29 a pound and you could buy on3 half price if you spent $100. I may pick up a second one on Wednesday when I stop in for packages of giblets.
We picked up our organic turkey today, the co-op had frozen organic natural turkeys for $1.29 a pound and you could buy on3 half price if you spent $100. I may pick up a second one on Wednesday when I stop in for packages of giblets.
Barry Natchitoches
Has No Life - Lives on TB
I don’t do alot of shopping in stores nowadays, but my neighbor was headed to a suburban Memphis WalMart and also Kroger, and she asked me if I wanted her to pick anything up for me.
I said I could do with a few containers of cottage cheese - preferably WalMart’s Great Value brand in the 24 ounce size, though I would accept a different brand or size if need be.
Well, she came home shocked - not only did they not have a single container of cottage cheese of any size or brand in either store, but they did not have any cream cheese either! She wanted to make a homemade cheesecake for Thanksgiving, but unless she can find some somewhere, she will have to make something else.
She is not a happy camper right now...
I said I could do with a few containers of cottage cheese - preferably WalMart’s Great Value brand in the 24 ounce size, though I would accept a different brand or size if need be.
Well, she came home shocked - not only did they not have a single container of cottage cheese of any size or brand in either store, but they did not have any cream cheese either! She wanted to make a homemade cheesecake for Thanksgiving, but unless she can find some somewhere, she will have to make something else.
She is not a happy camper right now...
I've been told by several people that the Aldi where I shop has cut hours to noon to 5:00 p.m. due to lack of help. As busy as that store always is, I can foresee it being totally jammed. Its not a huge store and it often is hard to shop due to number of people (and idiots who park their cart in the center of the aisle). Also, I wonder if they'll be able to keep the shelves stocked assuming they get the merchandise in the first place.
I've found that it is usually possible to get everything on your shopping list but you might have to go to multiple stores to do so. I think the current shopping difficulties is a way to prepare us for worse coming down the road. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm trying to get mentally prepared to deal with whatever SHTF in the coming months.
I've found that it is usually possible to get everything on your shopping list but you might have to go to multiple stores to do so. I think the current shopping difficulties is a way to prepare us for worse coming down the road. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm trying to get mentally prepared to deal with whatever SHTF in the coming months.
greysage
On The Level
Had to do some banking, gassing, and grocery shopping this morning.
Just a few observations. Saw two people besides myself in the grocery store without masks. A younger liberal looking couple were all masked up, the woman pressed herself to the other side of the aisle as we passed. She had the body language of disapproval. She's probably mad at me about Kyle Rittenhouse.
Noticeable amount of holes. Chocolate nearly wiped out. You can get some, but maybe not what was wanted.
Didn't check for specifics because it was an in and out for what I need to top off snacks and food ideas.
Overheard one couple, masked, probably early 60's. The man said to her, 'Soon we're not going to be able to get what we want.' That's the first time I've heard strangers talking about it.
So the shocker to me. I read here or on another thread, 'no cream cheese.' No kidding.
Was gifted some frozen smoked salmon. Wanted cream cheese to enjoy it with.
First, they obviously have not been getting much and don't plan on getting any soon. Because the cream cheese section (all sizes, flavors, brands, style) was now about 3 feet wide. One cooler doors worth.
I would say it was 3-4 cooler doors in the past. And this section was near empty.
Luckily I got a larger container of Philly regular. There were some foil blocks and some flavored store brand, strawberry or chive, there was also some light cream cheese. This was surprising to me for some reason.
The creams, half and half, heavy cream, light cream, all low to none. Unless you want a half gallon of store brand half and half or a pint of organic fancy farms half and half.
Just a few observations. Saw two people besides myself in the grocery store without masks. A younger liberal looking couple were all masked up, the woman pressed herself to the other side of the aisle as we passed. She had the body language of disapproval. She's probably mad at me about Kyle Rittenhouse.
Noticeable amount of holes. Chocolate nearly wiped out. You can get some, but maybe not what was wanted.
Didn't check for specifics because it was an in and out for what I need to top off snacks and food ideas.
Overheard one couple, masked, probably early 60's. The man said to her, 'Soon we're not going to be able to get what we want.' That's the first time I've heard strangers talking about it.
So the shocker to me. I read here or on another thread, 'no cream cheese.' No kidding.
Was gifted some frozen smoked salmon. Wanted cream cheese to enjoy it with.
First, they obviously have not been getting much and don't plan on getting any soon. Because the cream cheese section (all sizes, flavors, brands, style) was now about 3 feet wide. One cooler doors worth.
I would say it was 3-4 cooler doors in the past. And this section was near empty.
Luckily I got a larger container of Philly regular. There were some foil blocks and some flavored store brand, strawberry or chive, there was also some light cream cheese. This was surprising to me for some reason.
The creams, half and half, heavy cream, light cream, all low to none. Unless you want a half gallon of store brand half and half or a pint of organic fancy farms half and half.
We are turkey rich. In our business be give turkeys to customers and then we are also given turkeys.
We now have 8 in the freezer delivered to us yesterday from customers and today we pick up 30 Cajun fried turkeys from a Cajun meat company in Shreveport and deliver to rigs. And for my birthday my daughter got me a Popeyes Cajun Turkey.
We now have 8 in the freezer delivered to us yesterday from customers and today we pick up 30 Cajun fried turkeys from a Cajun meat company in Shreveport and deliver to rigs. And for my birthday my daughter got me a Popeyes Cajun Turkey.
I have stop ordering from AMAZON, I paid 98.00 for the walmart+ and they deliver to my door most thing 2 days. I got tired of chasing my Amazon orders down because you never knew how it would be delivered and it never failed if it was heavy it went to the post office. I get .5 cents a gal off on gas so that and the supplies for Thanksgiving diver I have already saved the 98.00 back.
I would drop the Prime except its how I watch most things on TV.
nomifyle
TB Fanatic
SouthernBreeze
Has No Life - Lives on TB
I usually buy fried turkey breasts and smoked turkey breasts at Sam's every year, once they put them out, to go in my freezers. The last time I was in Sam's, there were none. That was about a month ago. They may have them now, but I'll wait til after the rush is over, before I go back.
I ran up to the local/regional chain grocery this morning (N MN) to beat the crowds tomorrow. They had everything on my list in volume...mostly last minute Thursday dinner stuff for me. I took note that the .66/lb turkeys were abundant, and there was a good selection of sizes from small 10 lb'ers to ostrich. Didn't need another one, so I didn't get one. The 15 lb'er thawing will be plenty for dinner.
Produce was topped off with all the holiday necessities, meat aisle looked good, didn't even go into "frozen", and the baked goods....too damned tempting and plenty of it. Into Christmas cookies already, and beautifully frosted and fruited Jule Kaka, (Swedish/Norskie Christmas bread/coffee cake) but I resisted. No potica yet...I could NOT have gone home with out it if they'd had it..
Produce was topped off with all the holiday necessities, meat aisle looked good, didn't even go into "frozen", and the baked goods....too damned tempting and plenty of it. Into Christmas cookies already, and beautifully frosted and fruited Jule Kaka, (Swedish/Norskie Christmas bread/coffee cake) but I resisted. No potica yet...I could NOT have gone home with out it if they'd had it..
Bought 4 cases of Friskies Shreds from Chewy and they increased the price to 14.95 a case. That is about a 25 % increase. I think I paid about 11.95 last time I bought it.
Ordered my boneless ham for Christmas from Majogany smoked meats and had to buy a whole one. Out of stock on half hams. So will give neighbor about 1/3 for her dinner.
I need odds and ends like OJ and milk but almost afraid to try and order. Just too expensive to use 2 or 3 different stores on Instacart and it is the day after Thanksgiving.
Also expecting my Christmas present to myself next week. Those Texas Rio Ruby grapefruits.
Ordered my boneless ham for Christmas from Majogany smoked meats and had to buy a whole one. Out of stock on half hams. So will give neighbor about 1/3 for her dinner.
I need odds and ends like OJ and milk but almost afraid to try and order. Just too expensive to use 2 or 3 different stores on Instacart and it is the day after Thanksgiving.
Also expecting my Christmas present to myself next week. Those Texas Rio Ruby grapefruits.
bracketquant
Veteran Member
I was very low on aluminum foil, so I bought the WalMart GV bulk roll. It's now 225 feet. The previous one was 285 feet, although I cannot recall its price. I will not buy the uber expensive Reynolds brand, as I'm perfectly fine with a generic tin foil hat.
Is that for real? Everybody I knew had a kumquat tree down below in the city.
The kumquat shortage has been a national emergency since the 1930s:
OldAndCrazy
Pureblood Forever
DW uses the Walmart brand of half and half in her coffee. Haven't been able to find it lately. Was there this morning and poked my head into the cooler and saw the lady loading milk, asked about the whereabouts of the half and a half and she stated she hasn't seen nor been able to get any for several days.
One of the few shortages around here.
One of the few shortages around here.
bracketquant
Veteran Member
ANYTHING nearly out of stock at my WalMart means people grab the last of that item. Well stocked items stay well stocked.
With light cream, heavy cream, half & half, etc...there isn't much stock to begin with. With the store serving 100,000 to 200,000 people, a couple dozen freshly stocked cartons of cream doesn't go far. The whipping cream remains in stock the longest, likely because people are too lazy to whip it, whip it good. Cool Whip or a pressurized can of whipped cream is far easier.
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Central Indiana Kroger still looked pretty full yesterday, including some excellent turkey and ham sales.
What I did notice was the lack of chicken breast family packs in their brand, and even Tyson was low. I think today is restock day though.
Meat looked a little slim in general.
Everything else, normal status quo.
What I did notice was the lack of chicken breast family packs in their brand, and even Tyson was low. I think today is restock day though.
Meat looked a little slim in general.
Everything else, normal status quo.
I went to visit family in TN this weekend, and almost all of the dairy of any sort (liquid, that is) except for the fat free stuff, was wiped out. Including heavy cream. This was not at a Wm, but the local grocery. Could just be a holiday thing.
Stater Bros in CA's high desert had all 26 items on my instacart order this morning except Jimmy Dean sausage biscuits. Can't seem to get those anymore. I was nervous over the bread and english muffins but the delivery must have got there early as it was all fresh. Milk and cottage cheese no problem and only one adjustment. 3 instead of 4 on the organic diced tomatoes with chilis. Price on leanest ground beef up a dollar. And still going up on everything else.
coloradohermit
Veteran Member
I went to our local small town Kroger Sat morning for a few things. Everything was well stocked except one item on my list. I buy the store brand pre-cooked shelf stable bacon. It's usually $3.49 but was on sale for $2.99. Only 2 packages were left and I got both of them.
Texican
Live Free & Die Free.... God Freedom Country....
I eat peanuts with my sugar free chocolate which is not calorie free. Went to our local Dollar General last week and purchased the store brand of 16 oz Dry Roasted Peanuts for $3.25 per bottle which has gone up incrementally from $1.95 per bottle.
Price on bottled peanuts is up at all of the grocery stores we shop.
This also holds true for all packaged nuts. Buy on sale when the sales appear for the prices will continue to inflate.
Texican....
Price on bottled peanuts is up at all of the grocery stores we shop.
This also holds true for all packaged nuts. Buy on sale when the sales appear for the prices will continue to inflate.
Texican....
PalmettoGirl
Senior Member
I went to our local Harris Teeter in Charleston, SC last night. It was a quarter to five and the deli was closing up even though they’re normally open until 7. I wanted some Boar’s Head turkey for my son’s school lunches. I usually shop this store because they have a prepackaged freshly sliced display of Boar’s Head lunch meats. It was completely empty. And the lights were off in the deli. A woman was getting some lunch meat so I asked her if they were closed and she said there was one person still working. So I asked him for a lb of turkey. He said they were trying to close because they didn’t have enough staff to stay open. He got me the turkey, but I could tell he was anxious to get out of there. I asked if 5 was their new closing time and he said they’d been trying to close by 4:30, but it depended on how many people could work each day. The rest of the store had everything I was looking for, but there were large gaps on the shelves. The worst I’ve ever seen there.
JMG91
Veteran Member
Stopped at my local herbal store yesterday and the owner mentioned something interesting to me. I know we've all talked about glass shortages on here, but up to this point, I hadn't actually witnessed it for myself. Anyway, I was picking up a bottle of probiotics, and asked the owner if the proper amount of capsules was in there as the bottle was only filled up 1/8 of the way. She told me that the company is having to use the same size bottle for all of their products now because they can't get any glass in.
Redcat
Veteran Member
We did have regular Thanksgiving dinner at my daughters on the 25th and I did buy one of those highly talked about Wegmans organic turkey breasts with herbs and gravy that I made on the 24th so we could have some leftovers (daughter only found a 20 pound turkey for well over a dozen people, so I didn't take any of her leftovers, she has hungry teens there).
The Wegmans turkey breast was ok, but it did not taste anything like turkey. It was a nice size boneless split breast that came in its own roasting bag with the gravy, herbs etc. I liken it to boneless pork chops or pork loin. It was a marinated non descript "other white meat". Edible?, yes. Good?, well in a pork kind of way. Would I buy it again at $18.50 for just 3 pounds, hell no.
I picked up a small (under 12 pound) fresh turkey for .99 a pound at Tops monday night. Cooked up the whole shebang yesterday, turkey/gravy/corn/stuffing and some au gratin potatoes (hubby loves them most). Was wonderful. Tonight, leftovers. I made the entire dinner (package of cooked turkey in the freezer now) and plenty for dinner tomorrow also. Total cost was $11.55 for the bird, $.88 for the bread, $1 for a big onion as I had celery, and I had the seasonings, corn and potatoes already. So under $13.40 Oh and I made banana chocolate chip bread from the two over ripe bananas on the cupboard for dessert.
If you like mystery meat, get the Wegmans one. It was certainly edible just not identifiable. Oh and $5 more. Myself, I am going to continue to search for a nice smaller frozen bird to stash away. So far I've only seen 25+ lb. ones.
The Wegmans turkey breast was ok, but it did not taste anything like turkey. It was a nice size boneless split breast that came in its own roasting bag with the gravy, herbs etc. I liken it to boneless pork chops or pork loin. It was a marinated non descript "other white meat". Edible?, yes. Good?, well in a pork kind of way. Would I buy it again at $18.50 for just 3 pounds, hell no.
I picked up a small (under 12 pound) fresh turkey for .99 a pound at Tops monday night. Cooked up the whole shebang yesterday, turkey/gravy/corn/stuffing and some au gratin potatoes (hubby loves them most). Was wonderful. Tonight, leftovers. I made the entire dinner (package of cooked turkey in the freezer now) and plenty for dinner tomorrow also. Total cost was $11.55 for the bird, $.88 for the bread, $1 for a big onion as I had celery, and I had the seasonings, corn and potatoes already. So under $13.40 Oh and I made banana chocolate chip bread from the two over ripe bananas on the cupboard for dessert.
If you like mystery meat, get the Wegmans one. It was certainly edible just not identifiable. Oh and $5 more. Myself, I am going to continue to search for a nice smaller frozen bird to stash away. So far I've only seen 25+ lb. ones.
Have the store's butcher cut a larger one in half for you.
Redcat
Veteran Member
So I went to Wegmans and complained. I told them I had tossed my receipt before thanksgiving and the package said to discard the labels, so I had zero proof. But I went to the store I got it in, told them where it was and how much I paid. Then told them how it was nothing like a turkey breast, yet it was a turkey breast. I did tell them we ate it, as it was a Thanksgiving dinner. But it was mealy, and an indescribable white meat in gravy.
They told me to pick out another meat item of equal price and they would give me that as a replacement. So I got a ham for the exact price, $18.50. Whoa that's good customer service.
They told me to pick out another meat item of equal price and they would give me that as a replacement. So I got a ham for the exact price, $18.50. Whoa that's good customer service.
Aldi's in Piedmont, NC today. LOTS of holes and most things were higher priced. I got the last jug of laundry detergent, last bag of powdered sugar, just to name a couple of things. I wasn't desperate for those but since their stock was low, I figured I'd rather have extra than none.
No ham-type lunchmeat, no pints of cream, no animal crackers (my dog loves them...of course he does...they're animal crackers, but I digress :-) ). Flour, sugar, TP and paper towels were plentiful with no price increase. All meats were higher. Surprisingly, bacon at this Aldi was $3.49/pound; I think last time it was $4.09. Don't need it but I got some anyway. Cherry tomatoes were available at $2.89/container. No grapes; apples, mandarins, and a few other fruits were available. They are now carrying larger salad dressings, eg., ranch, etc. The larger are $2.49/bottle. Smaller bottles that had been $0.89 are now $1.29. Bagged snacks that used to be around $0.89/bag are now $1.29. Must be a good time to stop eating those! I didn't look at the frozen section as freezer is bulging. :-)
It's easy to see that things are continuing to head up. Get stocked...stay stocked. That is my motto. After eating something, replace it until it is just so overpriced that you can do without. That is the case with the ribeyes...now $15.99/pound!
No ham-type lunchmeat, no pints of cream, no animal crackers (my dog loves them...of course he does...they're animal crackers, but I digress :-) ). Flour, sugar, TP and paper towels were plentiful with no price increase. All meats were higher. Surprisingly, bacon at this Aldi was $3.49/pound; I think last time it was $4.09. Don't need it but I got some anyway. Cherry tomatoes were available at $2.89/container. No grapes; apples, mandarins, and a few other fruits were available. They are now carrying larger salad dressings, eg., ranch, etc. The larger are $2.49/bottle. Smaller bottles that had been $0.89 are now $1.29. Bagged snacks that used to be around $0.89/bag are now $1.29. Must be a good time to stop eating those! I didn't look at the frozen section as freezer is bulging. :-)
It's easy to see that things are continuing to head up. Get stocked...stay stocked. That is my motto. After eating something, replace it until it is just so overpriced that you can do without. That is the case with the ribeyes...now $15.99/pound!
I was at both Aldi and Walmart today and both had MANY empty shelves and more thin shelves. No pineapple either place. Well maybe a few cans of Dole at Walmart but zero at Aldi. Aldi also was out of bananas and half gallons of all milk.
Also, at Walmart I wanted dry shampoo which is in a locked case. I waited for 10 minutes before the clerk was free and then she told me she couldn't leave her department and I could find another ass't. manager down the aisle. I did not find another manager so did not buy any. Also, had two other items I could not find after much looking and no clerks to ask. I was able to get the supplements I needed although shelves were thin. In the area where I waited for the clerk, she said she'd called for change an hour before and still didn't have any. Lady who was buying needed 3¢ which I gave her. You'd think the clerk would have said forget the 3¢ but no she couldn't/wouldn't. I hate shopping at Walmart!!!!!!!!!!! I've noticed they are opening more registers because people are refusing to use self-checkouts.
Also, at Walmart I wanted dry shampoo which is in a locked case. I waited for 10 minutes before the clerk was free and then she told me she couldn't leave her department and I could find another ass't. manager down the aisle. I did not find another manager so did not buy any. Also, had two other items I could not find after much looking and no clerks to ask. I was able to get the supplements I needed although shelves were thin. In the area where I waited for the clerk, she said she'd called for change an hour before and still didn't have any. Lady who was buying needed 3¢ which I gave her. You'd think the clerk would have said forget the 3¢ but no she couldn't/wouldn't. I hate shopping at Walmart!!!!!!!!!!! I've noticed they are opening more registers because people are refusing to use self-checkouts.
Did a feed store and Walmart curbside trip this morning. Guess we are forecast a pretty good excuse for a snowstorm on Saturday night and Sunday, so best to get errands done.
Walmart had everything I ordered except two simple subs (TP and laundry detergent) and they upgraded size/value on both. No complaints. Otherwise, the order was for fresh fruit and veg, and a few household items.
Feed store was good except they aren't currently stocking chick grower...so I compromised with 20% all-flock. Probably not many crazy enough in December to be raising layer pullets, but still...looking at the pallets in stock, I think they've consolidated to fewer grades of feed in each brand, and are covering only the main sellers. They are distributors for Nutrena and Purina....who knows if it's a supply thing from the mill, or a decision by the store/chain. I'm not bugged enough to ask.
The local/regional grocery has NY Strip for $6.96/lb., country style pork ribs $1.99/lb., lots of baking ingredients, mixes and spices on sale, and Coke 6 packs of 16.5 oz bottles, 3/$9.99. Again, no complaints from me. I can work with it.
Walmart had everything I ordered except two simple subs (TP and laundry detergent) and they upgraded size/value on both. No complaints. Otherwise, the order was for fresh fruit and veg, and a few household items.
Feed store was good except they aren't currently stocking chick grower...so I compromised with 20% all-flock. Probably not many crazy enough in December to be raising layer pullets, but still...looking at the pallets in stock, I think they've consolidated to fewer grades of feed in each brand, and are covering only the main sellers. They are distributors for Nutrena and Purina....who knows if it's a supply thing from the mill, or a decision by the store/chain. I'm not bugged enough to ask.
The local/regional grocery has NY Strip for $6.96/lb., country style pork ribs $1.99/lb., lots of baking ingredients, mixes and spices on sale, and Coke 6 packs of 16.5 oz bottles, 3/$9.99. Again, no complaints from me. I can work with it.
I ordered a case of Amy's tomato bisque soup low in sodium this morning on Amazon. Down to one can. I was surprised they had it. 28 bucks. I like to mix it with a can of Wolfgang Puck bisque.
Have 2- 2 lbs of white organic grits being delivered today also.
Used Vita Cost's 20 % off to splurge on some moisturizers, macaroons, chips and pepperocini.
The store adds seem to have some good buys. Unfortunately, I can't take advantage of them. I still think CA's prices are way higher than some of you are paying.
Have 2- 2 lbs of white organic grits being delivered today also.
Used Vita Cost's 20 % off to splurge on some moisturizers, macaroons, chips and pepperocini.
The store adds seem to have some good buys. Unfortunately, I can't take advantage of them. I still think CA's prices are way higher than some of you are paying.
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