FOOD Report food & grocery shortages / price increases here: 2023 Edition

[Martinhouse]

Yes, thanks from me too, nomifyle. I don't feel like much of an inspiration, but I'm glad if I can give anything positive to another person.

I guess I just keep going so I don't stagnate into a useless puddle. Don't know exactly how I keep on going.....I haven't been able to wear my dentures for several years now, so I can't even claim that I just grit my teeth and keep on keeping on.

I find it's a lot better to get angry and gripe about things rather than sniveling. And it's even better if I can throw a little snide humor in with it.

 

[kelee877]

Every day in retail there are price changes, but yesterday was one of the worst ones I have seen.

The soft packs of baby foods veggies and fruits here jumped from 1.17 a pack/ just before that price hike they were a multi buy..

But yesterday they went from that 1.17 to 1.97

Lately food products don't just go up a few cents they jump by 50 cents to 1.00. I keep mentioning to work friends..we ain't seen nothin yet..

 

[WalknTrot]

The soft packs of baby foods veggies and fruits here jumped from 1.17 a pack/ just before that price hike they were a multi buy..

But yesterday they went from that 1.17 to 1.97

Not exactly sure what these are, but if there is extra handling/labor/packaging involved (just like the watermelon slices above) the price is going to be ridiculous. Convenience products are going to cost money because labor is short and expensive. Buy the raw ingredients and process it yourself old-school to save $$.

 

[kelee877]

Not exactly sure what these are, but if there is extra handling/labor/packaging involved (just like the watermelon slices above) the price is going to be ridiculous. Convenience products are going to cost money because labor is short and expensive. Buy the raw ingredients and process it yourself old-school to save $$.

My youngest is 25 so I have no need for this product...young families are going to have it rough

 

[Aglaope]

My youngest is 25 so I have no need for this product...young families are going to have it rough

We should encourage those young families to put a “little work” into their food purchase. When money is tight you make the choice to buy the whole melon and cut it yourself.

That said - lets’s also give the younger families credit for all already knowing how to stretch their dollars. If we have done our jobs as parents, then they know the ropes on how to economize.

 

[Terrwyn]

Thanks, I needed that, the way millwrght and Dennis have been treating me lately, even when it hurts the membership, by closing the multiple sclerosis thread even when I gave a summary in the title..

Sorry too aintit funny. Personally I miss being picked on. I got all excited over making someone crazy on the day worker thing.

 

[Terrwyn]

Every day in retail there are price changes, but yesterday was one of the worst ones I have seen.

The soft packs of baby foods veggies and fruits here jumped from 1.17 a pack/ just before that price hike they were a multi buy..

But yesterday they went from that 1.17 to 1.97

Lately food products don't just go up a few cents they jump by 50 cents to 1.00. I keep mentioning to work friends..we ain't seen nothin yet..

That is what I'm seeing too mostly. Prices keep going up in S. CA high desert. My bread Milton's multi grain is over 7.00 now. Probably cheaper at Walmart and Costco but undependable for being in stock.

 

[nomifyle]

That is what I'm seeing too mostly. Prices keep going up in S. CA high desert. My bread Milton's multi grain is over 7.00 now. Probably cheaper at Walmart and Costco but undependable for being in stock.

My Food for Life Ezekiel bread is over $6.00, I'll continue to buy it though.

 

[anna43]

I budget $130 per month for one person, So far this year I've averaged $103.45 per month. If I eliminated Pepsi, I'd be doing even better. I'm basically buying to replace what I've used from my pantry. Watermelon is not in my budget along with many other things such as beef other than ground beef. I'm still buying bread at Aldi, but if prices go up much more, I will start baking my own.

My Food for Life Ezekiel bread is over $6.00, I'll continue to buy it though.

I've seen recipes for Ezekiel bread but haven't tried it yet.

 

[nomifyle]

I budget $130 per month for one person, So far this year I've averaged $103.45 per month. If I eliminated Pepsi, I'd be doing even better. I'm basically buying to replace what I've used from my pantry. Watermelon is not in my budget along with many other things such as beef other than ground beef. I'm still buying bread at Aldi, but if prices go up much more, I will start baking my own.


I've seen recipes for Ezekiel bread but haven't tried it yet.

I’ve looked at te recipes and to do sprouted grains is probably beyond my understanding

 

[nehimama]

Today, Wally World has a dozen eggs for a dollar! (SE MI)

 

[summerthyme]

I’ve looked at te recipes and to do sprouted grains is probably beyond my understanding

Actually, it's extremely simple. Use either a cheap 3 tray sprouted (under 20 bucks, unless they've gone nuts) or 3 Mason jars with pieces of screen or *fine* hardware cloth to use as a top.

Put the grain into the jar, fill with water, then drain. Keep it out of direct sunlight. Repeat daily. In 5 days or so, there will be tiny shoots emerging. Before they show any green, spread them out to dry on cookie sheets (or toss in the dehydrator on low). Once dry they will keep for at least several months.

For the sprouting, just follow the instructions.

Summerthyme

 

[Terrwyn]

I keep hoping someone will put up the story about the West Coast Port workers talks falling apart. The ports have stopped work. This could mess up a lot of the supply chain again if they stay out.

 

[Old Gray Mare]

On the island the rumors have rumors. There have been rumors of problems with the docks on the west coast for a while. When ever the government says there's no reason to panic......?

fair use.

Some West Coast shipping ports closed, Hawaii residents stocking up​

KHON2 News
Jun 3, 2023
Labor issues are causing some shipping ports on the West Coast to close. Officials here in Hawaii said this has happened before and there is no need to panic at this time, although we found some people preparing, just in case, on Saturday.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K3TC63h_yw

run time 2:43

 

[Terrwyn]

My Food for Life Ezekiel bread is over $6.00, I'll continue to buy it though.

Rainy Day Foods has the mix in #10 cans or larger Super Pails for storage. Plus they have a recipe for making it on their website.

 

[psychgirl]

I keep hoping someone will put up the story about the West Coast Port workers talks falling apart. The ports have stopped work. This could mess up a lot of the supply chain again if they stay out.

LAB should know more than anyone about those ports I’d imagine.

@L.A.B.

 

[nomifyle]

Rainy Day Foods has the mix in #10 cans or larger Super Pails for storage. Plus they have a recipe for making it on their website.

Thanks, I looked at it but the shipping is more expensive than one can

 

[Terrwyn]

Thanks, I looked at it but the shipping is more expensive than one can

Sorry didn't think. I bought some way back when before things got crazy. I know what you mean. I stopped buying bacon from Kentucky because they charged a huge amount for shipping.

 

[vector7]

Miss those prices...

Ordering McDonald’s in 1990
RT 1min

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1665039866055335938

View: https://twitter.com/historyinmemes/status/1665039866055335938?s=20

 

[momma_soapmaker]

(Dennis - don't look.)



I had to reorder Duke's mayo from Sam's (64oz).

It was $5.38 in Jan 2022.

Now it's $8.18.

That's a 52% increase.

I almost had a conniption, which is just below a hissy fit.

If people don't know how to cook and make things from scratch, they're in big trouble.

Keep squirreling away what you can. This is going to get really nasty before it's over. SMH

 

[Terrwyn]

(Dennis - don't look.)



I had to reorder Duke's mayo from Sam's (64oz).

It was $5.38 in Jan 2022.

Now it's $8.18.

That's a 52% increase.

I almost had a conniption, which is just below a hissy fit.

If people don't know how to cook and make things from scratch, they're in big trouble.

Keep squirreling away what you can. This is going to get really nasty before it's over. SMH

I can't even act shocked. Those are the kinds of price increases I'm seeing too.

 

[phloydius]

It was $5.38 in Jan 2022.

Now it's $8.18.

That's a 52% increase.

Think I have you beat. I just re-ordered a jar of the special mayo that I have to eat (dietary allergies to the two major ingredients in mayo: soybeans and soy-fed-eggs).



In 2018, it was $2.22
In 2021, it was $7.99
Now it is $20.11, but on sale for $14.16.

Fortunately I only eat about 1 small jar worth every year.

 

[school marm]

Mayonnaise is really easy to make for a fraction of the retail cost and you have the added benefit of knowing what is really in it.

Regular mayonnaise I make this all the time. Better than store-bought.

How to pasteurize your own eggs, in case you are worried about consuming raw eggs in mayonnaise. (I'm not, so I don't generally do this.)

Eggless mayonnaise I have made this as well. We don't like it as much as regular homemade mayo, but it makes a perfectly acceptable substitute if we didn't have eggs.

Making mayo from freeze-dried eggs I've also done this and the result is fabulous--indistinguishable from mayo using fresh eggs.

As I noted in the text in the last link above, I was never able to make good mayo from powdered eggs. There is a distinct difference between freeze-dried eggs and powdered eggs.

 

[Terrwyn]

Think I have you beat. I just re-ordered a jar of the special mayo that I have to eat (dietary allergies to the two major ingredients in mayo: soybeans and soy-fed-eggs).

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In 2018, it was $2.22
In 2021, it was $7.99
Now it is $20.11, but on sale for $14.16.

Fortunately I only eat about 1 small jar worth every year.

That price must be from an affiliate. Vitacost has it for 8.79 12 oz.

 

[phloydius]

That price must be from an affiliate. Vitacost has it for 8.79 12 oz.

Thanks for that.
Don't think it was an affiliate, but it might have been. I just put in a cancellation request, and will see if I can buy from Vitacost instead. All the other places I had bought from before, when I looked, were out of stock.

 

[ClassyCwgl]

Think I have you beat. I just re-ordered a jar of the special mayo that I have to eat (dietary allergies to the two major ingredients in mayo: soybeans and soy-fed-eggs).

View attachment 417176

In 2018, it was $2.22
In 2021, it was $7.99
Now it is $20.11, but on sale for $14.16.

Fortunately I only eat about 1 small jar worth every year.

I also use this Mayo. My walmart carries this here in Florida for $5.98. I can't eat soy either, gives me night sweats and sometimes hot flashs. Soy is nasty stuff

 

[Griz3752]

In Memphis, Reg gas is now 3.20-3.55/gal & diesel is back to 4.00/gal ± $0.05
Ordinary butter is ±4.75/lb and the 'good stuff' hovers at 6.50-7.00
Reasonable quality whole wheat bread is 3-4.00/loaf
Nut butters - a fav for the wife - is up from 4.95 to almost 9.50/2.2 lbs(aka 1kg) Fortunately a teaspn spreads well & there's only 2 of us.
Flank steak is priced like sirloin @ Krogers

And on & on

 

[anna43]

Baby food prices are ridiculous especially when you consider how much of the contents is liquid. Making your own baby food is simple with a baby food grinder or blender. I used to make a batch, freeze in ice cube trays, pop out into freezer bags for storage and then take out as many cubes as needed and microwave. Cost so much less, no little plastic containers to dispose of and baby is well fed. When you make your own you quickly discover how much water must be added to get the consistency of those little packages. I would grind up or mash what we eating for older babies. No junior foods necessary. Snacks were Cheerios, Kix, soda crackers or graham crackers so no special "baby" treats were needed. Doing this plus cloth diapers and baby expenses will drop drastically.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Baby food prices are ridiculous especially when you consider how much of the contents is liquid. Making your own baby food is simple with a baby food grinder or blender. I used to make a batch, freeze in ice cube trays, pop out into freezer bags for storage and then take out as many cubes as needed and microwave. Cost so much less, no little plastic containers to dispose of and baby is well fed. When you make your own you quickly discover how much water must be added to get the consistency of those little packages. I would grind up or mash what we eating for older babies. No junior foods necessary. Snacks were Cheerios, Kix, soda crackers or graham crackers so no special "baby" treats were needed. Doing this plus cloth diapers and baby expenses will drop drastically.

I did the same for my own babies.

 

[phloydius]

I also use this Mayo. My walmart carries this here in Florida for $5.98. I can't eat soy either, gives me night sweats and sometimes hot flashs. Soy is nasty stuff

Unfortunately the Walmarts near us only carry the version of this mayo that contains eggs (which are full of soy) so I can not have them. At one point long ago HEB carried it, so I bought it to try - that was the first time I had it. After that first jar they stopped carrying it and I've not been able to find it locally since. Technically. Wholefoods carried it from time to time, but they were always out of stock every time I checked.

 

[SAPPHIRE]

Sprouts store at meat section...I buy for one so I like the higher grade beef.....but the grass-fed top grade steak was $35 a lb...whew...bought grass-fed marked down packages which worked out about $4 a meal....all divided up into halves....ridiculous

 

[ainitfunny]

How many people grow CELERY in their home gardens?
I dont think very many. If shipping disrupions make celery not available make sure you have dried (regular dried, or freeze dried ) celery, celery flakes( leaves), celery salt,and celery seed in your preps. It essential in soups and potato and macaroni salad, egg dishes and lots of other recipes.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

How many people grow CELERY in their home gardens?
I dont think very many. If shipping disrupions make celery not available make sure you have dried (regular dried, or freeze dried ) celery, celery flakes( leaves), celery salt,and celery seed in your preps. It essential in soups and potato and macaroni salad, egg dishes and lots of other recipes.

I've got a really good stock of celery seeds. I use them, instead of regular celery.

 

[momma_soapmaker]

We found out today the cow we ordered is going to be ready earlier than expected. $5/lb. I'm not complaining.

 

[Dm19cm]

I have celery in my garden. I started growing red celery to see what it was like. It's strong, so I just use it in soups. Considering how it does in my small garden area I'm thinking it's pretty easy to grow? I would recommend starting with just a small amount, because when it gets going it keeps coming back, I can't get rid of the stuff!

 

[Martinhouse]

I've grown celery on and off for years. I dehydrate the leaves for seasoning because to get enough celery flavor with celery salt, there is far too much salt along with it. If you don't try to bank the plant or wrap it for a nice big bunch of stalks, you'll get tons of leaves on smaller stalks instead, which suits my needs exactly.

 

[WalknTrot]

Not a celery fan. I buy it if I'm making Thanksgiving turkey dressing, that's about it. Otherwise, if I need a touch of the taste, I use celery seed.

 

[Reasonable Rascal]

Walmart, Sonora california. Probably 1/3 or better of all the canned meat products are on close out. Underwood deviled meat products, Vienna sausages, canned chicken chunks, ham chunks, etc. 25% off or more.

 

[babysteps]

Celery dehydrates really well and really small, and is super easy to use. I do grow a few celery plants in my garden, but I also will often grab eight or ten bunches when they're on sale and chop and dehydrate them.

 

[anna43]

I do not care for dehydrated celery because it does not rehydrate well. It is easy to dehydrate though. A freeze dryer would probably provide a better product, but I don't have one. I've canned it which was okay and quick to open and dump into soup. Freezing is my #1 choice.

I've only tried growing it once and did not have success.