I keep posting about stockouts, scarcity, but don't get much reply. Frozen fish is 1/2 what it was in the summer. Closeouts you have to know the right time of day. I located a large london broil because of the discount stickers, it was about 2.75 pounds at 50% off and still around $17. Not my cuppa tea unless I chop it into 4 ounce portions.
I did not find any ravioli in national discount chain nor in Walmart. Euro full service had a couple brands but one was house and I generally find their products lacking, and another brand I'd never heard of and it was not cheap. I was really looking for Celantano. I didn't make it to Aldi but I don't like their brand either.
Sardines remain scarce, much reduced brand and shelf space. I bought a giant can of Iberia brand though I am scared that they're not sold in California. I didn't find any of the small frozen dinner items - pot pies and the like. I think everyone has bought out the cheaper products.
To complicate matters in the meat supply, Ketogenic diets are the rage. That helps explain the sardine scarcity, plus a lot come from Europe which is said to be overfished. Moroccan 'dines rocketing in price was a French article early this week.
The fact that premium cuts are on closeout indicates demand is slacking at high price points. And this is the time of year when new harvests of everything should be entering the store. 40% of the store is carbs.
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