WHILE Trader Joe’s has a wide variety of fan favorites, they don’t always last forever.
Last year, shoppers saw tons of their favorite items get the ax to make room for something new.
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Customers were crushed when they were alerted that products like Truffle Mac & Cheese, Mini Cannolis and Popcorn in a Pickle were discontinued.
The reason behind items getting the boot is simple - money.
Shelf space is expensive, and Trader Joe's takes the loss when products don’t sell.
Trader Joe’s said on its website that in order to offer quality products at low prices, managing store space smartly is imperative.
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"If a product is not earning its spot on our shelves, then we discontinue it to make room for something new," the website reads.
Below are just a few of the discontinued products shoppers are sad to see go.
1. REAL MAYONNAISE
In February 2022, the Real Mayonnaise from Trader Joe's was taken off shelves.
The preservative-free mayo had no sugar and was a great alternative for those wanting the real thing.
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Lovers of the mayo took to the popular Instagram account @traderjoestobediscontinued to share their thoughts.
One user said, "I cannot find any other brand that comes close to this one. I would gladly pay extra, if that was the issue."
2. SWEET CREAM CREAMER
The Sweet Cream Creamer was loved by many shoppers and coffee drinkers.
The ultra-pasteurized creamer left last year, and customers were devastated.
One Reddit user said, "The Sweet Cream is the best, it tasted so fresh and sweet without the chemical taste!"
For those jonesing for the creamer, another user said that Chobani makes a dupe that's nearly identical.
3. RED REFRESH HERBAL TEA
The long-standing Red Refresh Tea also left the shelves last year, leaving many wrecked.
The herbal tea was caffeine free and was a blend of hibiscus, lemongrass, peppermint, orange peel and wild cherry bark.
One user commented on Instagram, "I’ve been drinking this tea for years and it’s going away? It’s my daily drinker!"
However, another user came to the rescue and said the Celestial Seasonings' Red Zinger has the same blend of herbs.
4. ARUGALA PIZZA
The frozen pizza is soon to be discontinued in stores but some are seeing it gone already.
The pizza came with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, manchego, provolone and pecorino cheese.
This axed item was again announced by the popular Instagram account leaving many somber shoppers.
One user wrote, "I was just asking about this pizza today. It's definitely my favorite pizza. I hope TJ'S rethinks this one."
5. DARK RUSSET POTATO CHIPS
The kettle-cooked chips were discontinued last year leaving some pretty mixed reviews.
While some were heartbroken, others had the perfect dupe to satisfy the dark chip desire.
One Instagram user wrote, "Utz kettle classics makes a dark russet chip on the east coast that are a dead ringer for these."
WHY ITEMS LEAVE
There could be many reasons why some items stay and some get the boot.
As mentioned earlier, money is one of the biggest factors.
Another likely reason is shelf space.
Unlike larger retailers and grocery stores, Trader Joe's has much smaller spaces and counts on fans buying its niche products.
During the Inside Trader Joe's podcast, marketing director Tara Miller said, "At Trader Joe's, the only way we make money is when the customer buys something at the cash register… but that means that product has earned its place on our shelves."
Loyal customers also have a say in what stays or goes.
When shoppers consistently share products they love or hate, the company keeps that in mind when decisions need to be made.
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