psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Excellent!
ECON Report food and grocery price increases/shortages here: 2021 Edition
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annieosage
Inactive
Hell no. I love my job and not going anywhere but these piddly 2%-3% raises barely take care of the raise in our benefits plan every year. I stay for a few reasons:
- The benefit plan is excellent and company per check pays almost $600 to my $230. I could not get better anywhere. I've looked and asked around.
- I work from home and love it. Can live anywhere
- I genuinely love the people I work with
- They stood by me through a layoff during the time Mike was sick. I never missed a paycheck no matter how many dr appointments we had or days missed.
annieosage
Inactive
Thanks for doing the math. Insane it's come to this within a year's time.
I have been looking for toasted sesame oil. Walmart used to carry a brand made in Japan. Our WM has been out for a while, but yesterday I found they now stock a brand made in Mexico.
Walmart has sourced a work-around for the clogged ports on the west coast, and Mexican made products may be benefitting from the transoceanic logistics nightmare. Win win...except the Mexican product costs more
Hmmm...
Walmart has sourced a work-around for the clogged ports on the west coast, and Mexican made products may be benefitting from the transoceanic logistics nightmare. Win win...except the Mexican product costs more
Hmmm...
Barry Natchitoches
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Eve
Even the folks on Social Security only got a 5.9% raise for next year - and many of them are too old or disabled to supplement their food supply with a garden or a good hunt...
Chicken Mama
Veteran Member
Well today's grocery store trip was different...pork is so plentiful that it now fills the entire meat section except for about 6' for beef. Hmm...
SageRock
Veteran Member
Try checking www.vitacost.com for toasted sesame oil. They usually have a variety of products from reliable sources.
Is this the Japanese oil that you used to find in Walmart? I have used this and liked it very much.
phloydius
Veteran Member
Does anyone know what a average normal (for 2021) number of out of stock items are for Aldi's?
Thank you for mentioning this. You just found a hole in my pantry for me. I don't have a spare. One will last me a year, so I just added two more.
Not the one I used to buy, but that looks like a good price per ounce compared to the Mexican brand I found. Thanks!
skwentnaflyer
Veteran Member
Organic, non-GMO Food and Produce Delivered - Azure Standard
Press Release: Azure Standard Adjusts to Rapid Growth Amid Supply Chain Challenges
By Azure Team | October 26, 2021
Q & A reveals aggressive moves to avoid discontinuity
DUFUR, OR, [10/26/2021] – Azure Standard founder and CEO, David Stelzer
released a Q & A statement today updating customers and vendors on the
company’s rapid growth and ongoing adjustments in light of national
supply chain shortages currently occurring across several market
segments.
“Azure is growing at an unprecedented rate, even in light of the supply
challenges across the country. We’re working hard to be worthy of the
trust of our community and realize people want a reliable source for
healthful food and earth-friendly products. We hope to be a calming
presence in the marketplace right now and want our community to know
we are doing our best to meet the challenges that come with rapid growth
as well as the ongoing supply chain issues faced across the country,” he
said.
Q: How has Azure Standard been affected by the ongoing supply
disruptions?
“We have not been immune to the disruptions. We’ve experienced labor
shortages, product shortages and some price increases within our
offerings in recent weeks. That said, we expect these to be temporary in
most cases. In the meantime, we’re finding ways to minimize how this
affects our customers,” Stelzer noted.
Q: Can you give specific examples of how this might affect your
customers?
“Customers may see strange packaging here and there, like milk jugs
instead of gallon bottles for things like oils and vinegars. Depending on the
product, labels may be different, as label stock is hard to find right now.
We’re doing this so that products remain available. For some items, a
customer may receive plastic packaging instead of paper. As for delivery
challenges, some areas of the country may experience shipping and
delivery delays and disruptions due to labor shortage and the significant
increase in demand.”
He added, “There will be sporadic outages of products due to trucking
delays and clogged shipping lanes at the ports. For example, our
chocolate that comes from Peru is affected, taking 4 weeks longer than
usual due to port delays. Customers should expect short lapses, due to
this dynamic. There will also be a few things to run out early for seasonal
harvests as well. This is anticipated throughout the course of the next year.
Customers can monitor this on our website via specific product pages.”
Q: Why is Azure Standard growing while other parts of the
marketplace are struggling to survive?
“There’s many reasons. We anticipated some of the current challenges and
have been taking steps to be prepared. Also, a lot of it boils down to trust
and dependability. People sense that Azure Standard cares about them –
and we do. We’ve always done things a little differently. And so, we’ve
done our best to be transparent with challenges we face. People have
responded and are spreading the word.”
Q: How are these supply chain challenges causing Azure to adjust its
business model?
“It’s creating some challenges for sure. The most obvious changes will
happen as we’re expanding our own Azure-owned brands. This will allow
us more control over a wider product offering and ultimately facilitate more
stock,” he noted.
He added, “We’re aggressively hiring in every business area right now.
This will help meet the increasing demand. Until we get more persons in
place, the temporary lack of labor as well as limited availability of
packaging materials mean we are not able to package fast enough to keep
up with growing demand. We expect this to be temporary. I want to assure
our community we’re working nonstop to overcome these type of
bottlenecks as we experience them.”
Q: Seems like a lot of companies have been caught off guard
regarding these shortages. Is this true of Azure?
“No. We saw these types of challenges early-on. Months ago, we began to
taking steps in the interests of our customers. At the time, the western
U.S. was facing an ongoing drought and issues related to COVID-19 were
affecting the labor force and product availability. Thankfully, this planning
and our strong vendor and team relations have helped us avoid dramatic
disruptions. We have a strong team who are highly committed to our
customers, who are doing what it takes within our limits. We’ll continue, as
we have for months now, to take needed steps and creative solutions
which will help our customers avoid or at least minimally experience the
supply chain problems everyone’s having.”
Press Release: Azure Standard Adjusts to Rapid Growth Amid Supply Chain Challenges
By Azure Team | October 26, 2021
Q & A reveals aggressive moves to avoid discontinuity
DUFUR, OR, [10/26/2021] – Azure Standard founder and CEO, David Stelzer
released a Q & A statement today updating customers and vendors on the
company’s rapid growth and ongoing adjustments in light of national
supply chain shortages currently occurring across several market
segments.
“Azure is growing at an unprecedented rate, even in light of the supply
challenges across the country. We’re working hard to be worthy of the
trust of our community and realize people want a reliable source for
healthful food and earth-friendly products. We hope to be a calming
presence in the marketplace right now and want our community to know
we are doing our best to meet the challenges that come with rapid growth
as well as the ongoing supply chain issues faced across the country,” he
said.
Q: How has Azure Standard been affected by the ongoing supply
disruptions?
“We have not been immune to the disruptions. We’ve experienced labor
shortages, product shortages and some price increases within our
offerings in recent weeks. That said, we expect these to be temporary in
most cases. In the meantime, we’re finding ways to minimize how this
affects our customers,” Stelzer noted.
Q: Can you give specific examples of how this might affect your
customers?
“Customers may see strange packaging here and there, like milk jugs
instead of gallon bottles for things like oils and vinegars. Depending on the
product, labels may be different, as label stock is hard to find right now.
We’re doing this so that products remain available. For some items, a
customer may receive plastic packaging instead of paper. As for delivery
challenges, some areas of the country may experience shipping and
delivery delays and disruptions due to labor shortage and the significant
increase in demand.”
He added, “There will be sporadic outages of products due to trucking
delays and clogged shipping lanes at the ports. For example, our
chocolate that comes from Peru is affected, taking 4 weeks longer than
usual due to port delays. Customers should expect short lapses, due to
this dynamic. There will also be a few things to run out early for seasonal
harvests as well. This is anticipated throughout the course of the next year.
Customers can monitor this on our website via specific product pages.”
Q: Why is Azure Standard growing while other parts of the
marketplace are struggling to survive?
“There’s many reasons. We anticipated some of the current challenges and
have been taking steps to be prepared. Also, a lot of it boils down to trust
and dependability. People sense that Azure Standard cares about them –
and we do. We’ve always done things a little differently. And so, we’ve
done our best to be transparent with challenges we face. People have
responded and are spreading the word.”
Q: How are these supply chain challenges causing Azure to adjust its
business model?
“It’s creating some challenges for sure. The most obvious changes will
happen as we’re expanding our own Azure-owned brands. This will allow
us more control over a wider product offering and ultimately facilitate more
stock,” he noted.
He added, “We’re aggressively hiring in every business area right now.
This will help meet the increasing demand. Until we get more persons in
place, the temporary lack of labor as well as limited availability of
packaging materials mean we are not able to package fast enough to keep
up with growing demand. We expect this to be temporary. I want to assure
our community we’re working nonstop to overcome these type of
bottlenecks as we experience them.”
Q: Seems like a lot of companies have been caught off guard
regarding these shortages. Is this true of Azure?
“No. We saw these types of challenges early-on. Months ago, we began to
taking steps in the interests of our customers. At the time, the western
U.S. was facing an ongoing drought and issues related to COVID-19 were
affecting the labor force and product availability. Thankfully, this planning
and our strong vendor and team relations have helped us avoid dramatic
disruptions. We have a strong team who are highly committed to our
customers, who are doing what it takes within our limits. We’ll continue, as
we have for months now, to take needed steps and creative solutions
which will help our customers avoid or at least minimally experience the
supply chain problems everyone’s having.”
skwentnaflyer
Veteran Member
Also from Azure in an email so no link:
| In May 2020, during the early days of the pandemic, our small (but mighty) team was working tirelessly to fulfill the massive influx of orders and we put out a call to you, our customers, to come to Oregon and help us catch up. We called it a "cavalry blitz" and we were sure glad when the cavalry arrived! We find ourselves in a place where we need to "call for backup." |
| If you're strong, hardworking (would like to get a great workout everyday) and could use some extra cash, we'd love to have you come out to Oregon and work with us to fulfill orders at our warehouse or package flour, grains and other products at our mill. Although the positions would be temporary, there may be long-term opportunities for those looking to relocate to the area. Because of housing shortages in the area, we can offer some bunkhouse style living quarters for anyone able to come out and help. For those who have RV's or trailers, there are some areas available to park and set up. If you're interested in joining the team and providing "backup" at our warehouse or mill, please fill out our questionnaire and a manager will give you a call. |
Jubilee on Earth
Veteran Member
Roadgeek
Contributing Member
We're having a nice meatloaf with green beans and mashed potatoes.
vector7
Dot Collector
THANKS, BIDEN: "This Thanksgiving, be prepared to fork over more dough for your feast."
No worries. I'll use the 16 cents that I saved from Independence Day celebrations.
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No worries. I'll use the 16 cents that I saved from Independence Day celebrations.
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SE MI. Just in from shopping at the Not-The-Big-Kroger-Downtown. "Mask Required" sign on entrance door. Went in bare-faced, as did about 99% of all the other shoppers. My bad leg was paining me, so didn't surf all the aisles. Still, I didn't see anything that stood out. My cart was full of TP and PT (coupons!), and that aisle was well stocked. No signs limiting purchases. Did not see any turkeys or nice big hams, but lunch meats were well stocked, as was beef and pork. Didn't notice meat prices, as I was shopping for other stuff. Soup aisle was stocked well. Dairy, to include cheese and coffee creamer was well-represented. I had coupons for creamer, too, and got the limit. Store brand butter was on sale! 3.19#, plus I had a coupon.
Now, if I could find a teenager to unload my car. . . . . . . .
Now, if I could find a teenager to unload my car. . . . . . . .
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
This is the one we buy at the local Thai grocery store.
Kadoya 100% Pure Sesame Oil 5.5 oz
coalcracker
Veteran Member
Not THOSE teenagers!
bracketquant
Veteran Member
Echrich can call it kielbasa, but that doesn't make it true.
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Well, whatever you call it the sale is a good one lol! I bought another one tonight, only had three pks left in the case, I’ll use it with green beans and potatoes
The larger size is much less expensive per oz.
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
probably but we don’t use it much and it tends to go rancid quickly
Buick Electra
TB2K Girls with Guns
Stopped at our local Wally World yesterday and noticed the oddest thing. Philadelphia Cream Cheese was sold out!! Not a package in sight! If you can get Philadelphia Cream Cheese, guard it with your life!! I had to put my bagels back. 
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
You’re not the first in this thread to mention cream cheese. I’ll out that on my list for this weekend but I’m not sure how long they’ll last in the ftidge(???)Stopped at our local Wally World yesterday and noticed the oddest thing. Philadelphia Cream Cheese was sold out!! Not a package in sight! If you can get Philadelphia Cream Cheese, guard it with your life!! I had to put my bagels back.
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
Stopped at our local Wally World yesterday and noticed the oddest thing. Philadelphia Cream Cheese was sold out!! Not a package in sight! If you can get Philadelphia Cream Cheese, guard it with your life!! I had to put my bagels back.
I'm seeing people complain about this on facespy. IIRC Aldi still has their brand in stock.
Tennessee gal
Veteran Member
When I think of cream cheese my mind goes to vegetable pizza. I love it!
annieosage
Inactive
It lasts a long time. I have 2- 1 opened with an expiration date of 2-22 and one unopened with an expiration date of 4-22. I'll be getting more this week. I don't get Philadelphia brand but store brand. Google says once opened it should be good for 10 days. I've been known to push that limit LOL
I sense a disastrophe in the making.Stopped at our local Wally World yesterday and noticed the oddest thing. Philadelphia Cream Cheese was sold out!! Not a package in sight! If you can get Philadelphia Cream Cheese, guard it with your life!! I had to put my bagels back.
parsonswife
Veteran Member
I have kept unopened cream cheese for a year past code in our refrigerator. Did this as a test back during y2k days
Hmmm...got this email from Aldi this morning:
Plan Ahead for a Season of Savings
To our ALDI Customers,
As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to welcome you into our stores as you prepare for family gatherings and celebratory meals. This is always an exciting time at ALDI as we welcome the return of seasonal favorites like our Advent calendar collection and make room on our shelves for many new and exclusive products.
When you shop our aisles in the coming weeks and months, you may notice certain items arriving later than intended or after our advertised on-sale dates. We ask for your patience as we navigate supply chain delays. We’re working to the best of our ability to source the premium ingredients and products that you have come to expect in our stores this time of year.
We appreciate your support and can promise you that we will continue to work tirelessly to minimize the impact to our customers. We anticipate product inventory and availability will change often, and we invite you to check-in regularly.
Sincerely,
The ALDI Team
Plan Ahead for a Season of Savings
To our ALDI Customers,
As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to welcome you into our stores as you prepare for family gatherings and celebratory meals. This is always an exciting time at ALDI as we welcome the return of seasonal favorites like our Advent calendar collection and make room on our shelves for many new and exclusive products.
When you shop our aisles in the coming weeks and months, you may notice certain items arriving later than intended or after our advertised on-sale dates. We ask for your patience as we navigate supply chain delays. We’re working to the best of our ability to source the premium ingredients and products that you have come to expect in our stores this time of year.
We appreciate your support and can promise you that we will continue to work tirelessly to minimize the impact to our customers. We anticipate product inventory and availability will change often, and we invite you to check-in regularly.
Sincerely,
The ALDI Team
TxGal
Day by day
I got mine a bit ago, also. I was just about to post it, too. Thanks!
ohiohippie
Veteran Member
Tell me your messing with us on TP, please!I was at Walmart yesterday (central WI) Oscar Meyer Bacon 22 oz pkg $12 and Bounty Paper towels jumbo 8 pk $24
geezy peezy!
ohiohippie
Veteran Member
I was just going to post that the three $Generals in my area of S. Ohio had the rolling wire carts stacked taller than me. I could barely walk Saturday.
(not their normal truck delivery day)
I am in Batavia Ohio area camping.
Yesterday the $General here was barely walkable also.
It’s a good thing as stock has been an issue for months.
I asked the clerk why all of a sudden are $Generals overflowing with stock.
She replied she was told they are alternating area’s for restocking.
Grab what I can when I can is my motto.
I don’t take it all I just hit a few stores at a time.
Its was paper towels and no I was not messing with you that was the price. time to rip up old bed sheets and start making reusable towels to replace paper
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Sam's Club and restaurant supply stores sell big packs of "bar towels". I bought a bunch awhile ago, in white, so I can bleach them. For really disgusting stuff, I'll use paper towels, but for routine spills, the reusable ones work fine.
However, I also cut up all old clothes, removing buttons, rivets and zippers. Then they're cut in about 12" squares. We used them as shop rags in the machine shed, but they also work in the house. If the mess isn't a biohazard, the rags can also be washed and reused. But it's no great loss to toss them.
Summerthyme
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mzkitty
I give up.
Went to Aldi's this morning. I got a ton of stuff for $25. Ham steak, chicken breast lunch meat, breakfast sausages, more of those nice Bratwursts, a frozen pizza (they're good, but I think I'll have to adjust the timing a little - Mama Cozzi's, like $2.39 for a big meat one), bagels, whole wheat bread, instant coffee, cranberry juice, half gallon of milk, big bag of pretzels, a few other things I can't remember now. I could not find cream cheese, so will have to eat the bagels with butter. Oh well.
My son went too and bought a ton of his own stuff that came to $37.
Saw an ad for Dollar General. They are selling gloves, mittens, and knit caps for a dollar, so if you need some....
My son went too and bought a ton of his own stuff that came to $37.
Saw an ad for Dollar General. They are selling gloves, mittens, and knit caps for a dollar, so if you need some....
Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
I thought everyone who has a machine shed / shop did that. We certainly do.
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