According toReal Simple, there are few reasons the retailer could discontinue your favorite products.
There are certain products that have a small but dedicated following.
That’s not always enough for the company to keep them around.
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Items need tosell well across many locationsin order to justify the dedicated shelf space.
The other factor is the recentsupply chain challenges.
To that end, here are all the products that left Trader Joe’s this year.
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We’re hoping this list will help you find some closureand maybe evensome alternatives.
“This sauce is one of the best sauces you could get.
I lived in Italy for a while and the TJ’s is still one of my faves.
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What a shame,” commentedu/steeplechase_jr.
The reason, some were told by crew members, was that Trader Joe’s lost its supplier.
The good news is that Rao’s sells anauthentic Italian jarred Arrabiata Sauceat certain grocers.
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It’s pricier, but it’s also likelyone of the best saucesout there.
Arugula Pizza
Out of all Trader Joe’s frozen pizzas, this was the favorite of many.
This was the best pizza they have ever sold.
Bad choice on their part," commentedone disappointed customer.
It’s an authentic pizza made in Italy with natural ingredients.
No additives or artificial / heavily processed ingredients."
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Adding balsamic glaze, perone Redditor’s suggestion, could take it to the next level.
“Just Sauce” Turkey Bolognese
The absence of this widely-loved meat sauce had buyers baffled.
After theannouncement by @traderjoestobediscontinued, fans' reactions ranged from denial to bargaining.
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“This item is still going strong at my store.
When they looked it up, it said nothing about it being discontinued.
This post is false,“one commentersaid.Another added, “This is the BEST EVER!
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I’m SERIOUSLY begging you to bring it back!
I was a staple in my home!
Dips, meals, sides it goes with EVERYTHING.”
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You all know how I feel about red sauce, and how nothing compares to my grammas homemade sauce.
Well, this is my new go-to when I don’t have access to the good stuff.”
For those items you just can’t live without, Trader Joe’s has afeedback formon their site.
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It doesn’t always work, but it’s worth a shot.
Real Mayonnaise
Many were gutted that this high-quality, preservative-free mayoleft the shelvesin February.
“c’mon, c’mon bring this product back!
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It had the healthiest ingredient list of any mayo out thereno sugar!”
commented@pathwaytohomeon the post by@traderjoestobediscontinued.
“I cannot find any other brand that comes close to this one.
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I would gladly pay extra, if that was the issue.”
I am really upset.
I’ve been drinking this tea for years and it’s going away?
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It’s my daily drinker!”
commented@ringwrmon apost by @traderjoestobediscontinuedin May.
“Where can I purchase a case?
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Highly disappointing that this fan favorite is gone.
Any insight on how to obtain some?”
Dark Russet Potato Chips
It was a sad day when @traderjoestobediscontinuedposted this discontinuation news in May.
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“These are so good, why would you discontinue?!?
Absolutely delicious with the caramelized onion dip,“one commenter wrote.
However, it’s possible these kettle-cooked chips weren’t as universally loved as it may seem.
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“At my store, they’re consistently one of the worst-selling potato chips.
Maybe the worst seller,” commentedu/makingajesson aReddit post.
If you’re a fan, don’t despair.
Rumor has it thatUtz Kettle Classics Dark Russetstaste exactly the same as the Trader Joe’s kind.
Cape Cod also carries its ownDark Russet variation.
Sweet Cream Creamer
Not all of us like drinking our coffee black.
Sometimes it just tastes better with your favorite creamerlike this one favored by many TJ shoppers.
Luckily, according to other users in the thread,Chobani carries a dupefor those looking for a replacement.
This popcorn gained a cult following after it was released as a seasonal item in 2015.
Food reviewerJunk Bantercalled it “stupidly addicting if you enjoy pickles.”
Instagram account @traderjoestobediscontinuedmade the discontinuation announcement in Juneto hundreds of fans.
First the russet chips and now these?
I guess TJ’s doesn’t want me to enjoy my favorite snacks anymore,” commentedone customer.
So maybe this farewell isn’t as tragic?
Cultured Salted Butter
High in fat, rich, and creamy, butter is delicious at baseline.
“This French butter is definitely the Good Stuff.
Many were disappointed, while others rallied to ping the grocer in protest.
Add some yogurt to some cream.
Leave it out for 2-3 days.
Add it to a stand mixer.
Beat with whisk attachment until butter forms.
Wash the butter in ice water until the water is clear.
Salt and refrigerate.”
“[That] sucks!
Every other bar has cheap chocolate in it.
These were my favorite,"@la_bexpixcommented on @traderjoestobediscontinued’spost in June.
Luckily, there are bound to beplenty of other barsto choose from.
“This is the best hot sauce ever.
Can’t believe they discontinued it,” saidu/realitybeats.
“I used to work at TJ’s and asked an employee.
The habanero is coming back but not the jalapeno.”
Pet Food
Trader Joe’s used to carry wet food for both your feline and canine companions.
Thai Iced Tea Mochi
One reason this neighborhood grocery store is so beloved?
Giving you access to a catalog of international treats.
it was the only one at TJs that was vegan!
all the rest they changed the ingredients to have milk and eggs,” commentedu/hobobonobo88.
Unless you’re sensitive to sodium, you may not have heard ofcoconut aminos.
Others said they were losing one of their favorite snacks to have stocked at home.
“That sucks!!
Both my wife and I loved these!
And they made great, fast, backup lunch options,” commented@metalheadbeergeek.
For the best Trader Joe’s foods of 2022,read more here.
