Kroger confirms “bad news” and is hiring the family favorite, though he admits there’s “clearly a demand.”
KROGER has discontinued an extremely popular product and bitterly disappointed buyers.
The retailer’s decision to drop its own brand Fruit Snacks came despite online demand for the item.
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A buyer known as Stuart (@Bravos1487), said it was “bad news” that the treats had been shelved.
He added, “One of the few items where I feel private label was better than name brands.”
Customer Lauren Fishel (@the_ohFISHEL1) asked the supermarket giant if the goodies would be back after she couldn’t find them in the store.
Kroger replied, “Unfortunately, our Kroger fruit snacks have been discontinued, but we’ll let our leadership know you’d like us to bring them back. Thank you for reaching out!
The retailer acknowledged: “There is clearly a demand for our Kroger fruit snacks.
“We’re going to make sure our leadership knows that. We appreciate your feedback.”
The US Sun has reached out to Kroger for comment.
Shoppers can pick up Mott’s fruit-flavored snacks for just $2.99.
Competitors like Walmart also sell Mott’s and Welch’s fruit snacks.
Kroger has left dozens of shoppers disappointed after it was confirmed several products had been canceled.
The US Sun reported that the supermarket giant had discontinued a popular cereal.
Kroger customer Jeff (@synaptric) took to Twitter to say he couldn’t get his hands on the breakfast product.
He slammed the retailer online when he said: “Kroger brand whole grain oat honey cereal not available? boo!”
The retailer announced that the granola variety had been discontinued in all of its stores due to poor sales.
Last week, disgruntled customers were furious that they couldn’t buy cans of raspberry-flavored seltzer water.
Shoppers lamented the drink had been scrapped, with one saying it had been her “worst day” of their love affair.
The US Sun recently reported that the chain’s cherry chip cookies have also been permanently shelved.
Drinks like Bubly Bounce and Fizz & Co Seltzers were also discontinued.
However, Kroger shoppers were relieved to hear the supermarket’s peanut butter-sweetened multigrain toast cereal hasn’t been discontinued.
https://www.the-sun.com/money/7536892/kroger-discontinues-family-favorite-admitting-demand/ Kroger confirms “bad news” and is hiring the family favorite, though he admits there’s “clearly a demand.”