Cranberry juice shortage??

[ripvanwinkle]

I like and buy the 8oz six pack bottles of Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice cocktail. I take one to work every day. Lately for the last 3-4 months every time I go shopping, I haven't been able to find it because the local stores are out of it. Safeway, Winco, Albertsons, Kroger. I've asked and they all just say its on order and don't know when it will be in. I've even asked if its a discontinued item and they say no.

Strange is that they always have the larger 32oz bottles available. 

[Tennesseer]

Maybe there's a cranberry juice shortage due to this guy.

[Cheesy FL-Vol]

Repurpose an empty water or soda bottle. Fill it up from the larger cranberry bottle. Maybe it isn’t a juice shortage so much as a packaging shortage.

[kadee79]

May 20, 2021 2:21:18 GMT -5 Cheesy FL-Vol said:

Repurpose an empty water or soda bottle. Fill it up from the larger cranberry bottle. Maybe it isn’t a juice shortage so much as a packaging shortage.

OR, they could be changing the packaging again...products are often in short supply when that happens without a lot of pre-planning on the part of the manufacturer.

[engineerdoe]

I think there is a shortage for tin to make the cans.  Certain sodas have had issues in getting cans.

[Tiny]

LOL. And I was thinking - good thing I drink my gin neat or with a bit of ice and lemon juice and honey syrup. Ok, tonic is nice too. Or in a martini... no need for little bottles of cranberry juice to go with my gin.


I've noticed many products have recently  had a change in labeling/packaging - so if I had to guess the lack of product might be because of a labeling change (they are selling as much of the "old label" version as possible before replacing it).   I spent about 45 extra minutes at the grocery 'reading labels' to make sure all the branding changes/size changes/label changes didn't also come with a dramatic product change. 

If it was me - I'd just buy the 32oz and use a refillable bottle every day.

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

May 20, 2021 2:21:18 GMT -5 Cheesy FL-Vol said:

Repurpose an empty water or soda bottle. Fill it up from the larger cranberry bottle. Maybe it isn’t a juice shortage so much as a packaging shortage.

There is a massive plastic shortage.  We've having trouble getting in numerous things for the lab that are either made from or are usually contained in plastic.   Probably more cost effective to use limited resources generating bigger bottles.

[ripvanwinkle]

May 20, 2021 2:21:18 GMT -5 Cheesy FL-Vol said:

Repurpose an empty water or soda bottle. Fill it up from the larger cranberry bottle. Maybe it isn’t a juice shortage so much as a packaging shortage.

I thought of that. Such a pain. I don't have any reusable bottles. Maybe there is a plastic shortage or just rebranding.

[Opti]

May 20, 2021 12:21:10 GMT -5 NomoreDramaQ1015 said:

May 20, 2021 2:21:18 GMT -5 Cheesy FL-Vol said:

Repurpose an empty water or soda bottle. Fill it up from the larger cranberry bottle. Maybe it isn’t a juice shortage so much as a packaging shortage.

There is a massive plastic shortage.  We've having trouble getting in numerous things for the lab that are either made from or are usually contained in plastic.   Probably more cost effective to use limited resources generating bigger bottles.

Hadn't heard that. Do you know why and how many areas it affects?

[Opti]

Hmmm, found this as probably part of the story. Pandemic shutdowns of factories in 2020 are impacting current supply.

www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/article/2021/05/11/ag-producers-see-decline-plastic

COVID-19 pandemic economic shutdowns this past year, combined with the February cold snap that shut down many chemical plants in the Southern U.S., has led to a shortage of resin, a key raw ingredient of plastic.

[toomuchreality]

I refill the small bottles of Ocean Spray all the time. I purposely saved a few bottles specifically for this purpose. (I prefer to drink a product from the same type bottle, if possible.)

I haven't noticed that they aren't available in my area. I'll try to remember to look, next time I go to the store.

I'm curious now.

[Artemis Windsong]

If you don't drink it fast enough, wash then refill the old bottles part way then freeze them.

[Tennesseer]

If one drinks bottled water or soda in plastic bottles they can be refilled with cranberry juice.

It really is that simple.

[kadee79]

We have saved the gatorade bottles over the years.  They work great for refilling with water or for me, it's my sweet tea.  And 6 of those bottles fit into the 6 pack cooler for trips too.  DH has been buying the powdered gatorade & making his own & filling the old bottles for our travels too.

[stillmovingforward]

I bought a small hydroflask of Amazon a few years ago. Maybe 12 ounces? I only use it for tea or juice. One of my smarter buys. I refill it from the big jugs. Less waste in the long run and it keeps the juice really cold.

[Artemis Windsong]

May 22, 2021 16:59:47 GMT -5 Tennesseer said:

If one drinks bottled water or soda in plastic bottles they can be refilled with cranberry juice.

It really is that simple.

Not just any bottle will do.  Some people prefer the smaller opening of bottled water.  Those leak when refilled and laid on their side.  There is also weight and feel in your hand. 

For me, I like gatorade bottles.  They don't leak when turned over, and the mouth of the bottle is large enough to put ice cubes in.  I did like the pure leaf square bottles then found one leaking that was turned over.  Now non trustworthy.

The issue to solve is sweat from a partially frozen water bottle.  I use paper towels with a large baggie rubber banded.  Looks bad but ends the sweat.  Way cheaper than those $30+ insulated water bottles.

[stillmovingforward]

Mine doesn't sweat as it's insulated, I put it in my purse all the time and it doesn't leak, the mouth opening comes in two sizes. It's small so the weight is reasonable and it comes in different colors which is cool.

[toomuchreality]

I was given a new insulated bottle for mother's day. Came with straws and several different tops. Some use straws and some don't. Some have bigger mouths.
I have switched to insulated types to keep my beverage cold longer.

My favorites can be put in the dishwasher, but they def leak, if tipped over. I don't think my new one does. But it has to be hand washed.

[kadee79]

I have a large insulated bottle that I use for my sweet tea when we travel.  I bought it at Walmart several years ago & paid nearly $20 for it but it has been worth it.  If you lock the closure, it does NOT leak.  It got knocked off one of those hospital rolling tables in ICU and didn't leak a drop...and was on the floor for quite some time on it's side.

[toomuchreality]

May 23, 2021 19:17:38 GMT -5 kadee79 said:

I have a large insulated bottle that I use for my sweet tea when we travel.  I bought it at Walmart several years ago & paid nearly $20 for it but it has been worth it.  If you lock the closure, it does NOT leak.  It got knocked off one of those hospital rolling tables in ICU and didn't leak a drop...and was on the floor for quite some time on it's side.

Nice. Can it go in the dishwasher?

[stillmovingforward]

I put mine in the dishwasher all the time. Top shelf.