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Why the hell is there a Frito shortage?

Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:44 pm
Posted by lowhound
Effie
Member since Aug 2014
9551 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:44 pm
Couldn't find any Fritos in any of the stores in this whole area for my deer chili. Had to see what was the cause of it. I saw there was a Frito-Lay labor strike back in July, but that wouldn't be the cause right now 5 months later. No fritos for chili? No scoops for my 7-layer dip at Christmas? Tostitos or potato chips can't hold up to the rigors of 7-layer dip, it's science. This is some bullshite. Let's Go Brandon! #FJB

This post was edited on 12/22/21 at 3:50 pm
Posted by boxcarbarney
Above all things, be a man
Member since Jul 2007
25534 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:45 pm to
Can't find a bag of Chili Cheese Frito's at Rouses. I had to run to the Arab store to snag a couple.
Posted by LSUWoodworker
St George "God's Country "
Member since Dec 2007
18728 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:45 pm to
Corn being diverted for ethanol production

ETA #FJB
This post was edited on 12/22/21 at 3:46 pm
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
133059 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:46 pm to
Posted by ProudLSUMom
Missouri
Member since Sep 2007
3330 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:46 pm to
Are you in BR? I bought scoops at the Albertsons on Old Hammond yesterday.
Posted by lowhound
Effie
Member since Aug 2014
9551 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:47 pm to
I didn't realize Frito-lay had the monopoly on corn chips. I figured there would be some knock-off great value corn chips by now.
Posted by WG_Dawg
Member since Jun 2004
89416 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:47 pm to
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can't hold up to the riggers


Posted by junkfunky
Member since Jan 2011
35699 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:47 pm to
Sonic bought them all for their Frito pie burrito thingies. Haven't felt masochistic enough to try one yet.
Posted by ScopeCreep
In the thick
Member since Jul 2016
685 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:48 pm to
I highly recommend you scour the earth, high and low, to acquire a cache of Flamin Hot Fritos. Had them last week and they’re officially holy grail status.
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
119980 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:49 pm to
The rouses by me must have just gotten a fresh supply because yesterday they were stacked. Had to pick up two bags for a Christmas gathering I was going to.
Posted by lowhound
Effie
Member since Aug 2014
9551 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:51 pm to
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WG_Dawg


I fixed it for you, lol. I was typing too fast to worry about proper spelling. Too pissed off. Spell Check won't catch the proper spelling in the wrong usage.
This post was edited on 12/22/21 at 3:52 pm
Posted by TDsngumbo
Member since Oct 2011
48840 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:51 pm to
Women everywhere are going to lose their shite when they can’t have Fritos with their spinach and corn dip this Christmas.
Posted by DirtyDawg
President of the East Cobb Snobs
Member since Aug 2013
15551 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:52 pm to
I've had to share this, but didn't want to create a new thread for it...


But last week I tried Chorizo-Chipotle Fritos for the 1st time and I almost cried myself to sleep thinking about those bad bitches.


I have now committed to only shopping at stores in predominantly hispanic/latino areas. They're easily getting the best snack food flavor options.
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
19104 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:53 pm to

From the Frito-Lay website:

quote:

Why can’t I find my favorite Frito-Lay snack right now?
In our continued efforts to keep the store shelves stocked, we have simplified our production to best meet the current consumer demand. As a result, we have temporarily paused the production of some items.
Please know we’re working hard to get all your favorite snacks back in a store near you ASAP. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Posted by BigBobbyStorey
New Lodge, Belfast
Member since May 2021
1058 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:54 pm to
There is a Great Value brand corn chip at my local Walmart. It's not always in stock but it exists
Posted by lowhound
Effie
Member since Aug 2014
9551 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:54 pm to
That's piss poor planning right there not to have an ample supply of scoops ready for the holidays and the Super Bowl.
Posted by WG_Dawg
Member since Jun 2004
89416 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:55 pm to
quote:

Chorizo-Chipotle Fritos


are they in normal grocery stores or only specialty stores

are they sufficient as a standalone snacking item or do they need an accompanying dip
Posted by upgrade
Member since Jul 2011
14611 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:56 pm to
quote:

Corn being diverted for ethanol production


Yeah well corn chips are bad enough but when there’s a whiskey shortage weeze gon have prolems
Posted by DirtyDawg
President of the East Cobb Snobs
Member since Aug 2013
15551 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:57 pm to
quote:

are they in normal grocery stores or only specialty stores



Hispanic/Latino gas stations primarily. I grabbed mine in the Buford Highway section of ATL

quote:

are they sufficient as a standalone snacking item or do they need an accompanying dip



Fully self-sufficient. shite has flavor for days, only need to have a drink with them. The heat isn't strong from a few bites, but builds up with volume.
Posted by Athis
I AM Charlie Kirk....
Member since Aug 2016
15657 posts
Posted on 12/22/21 at 3:57 pm to
quote:

temporarily paused


Translation: The plan didn't work..
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