Where Did All of the Eggos Go?
Thursday, November 19, 2009
My kids are going to starve. Literally. My kids eat waffles so much we buy eggos by the case at our local warehouse club BJ's. They come like 60-70 waffles (not sure of the exact number) in a case. We sometimes have to go to BJ's 1-2 times a month just for waffles. I hope on our next visit they still sell them by the case or else my kids are going to be royally screwed.
How does a company like Kellogg's not have a contingence plan for something like this? So they make all of their waffles at two places only with no other options. I guess not or else this wouldn't have been the news headline of the day yesterday.
That raises another question. Is there no other news in the world more important than a waffle shortage? I have to believe there is so why was this on the top of the headlines. I need to call CNN and get to the bottom of this question because it's sort of bothering me.
Well I guess we have to wait and see what happens with Eggo waffles but I hope this gets fixed soon or I might be minus a kid or two.
November 19, 2009 9:26 AM
Love the post! I thought I was having a difficult morning until I started reading your blog post and totally started laughing! Thanks!!!
Christy
November 19, 2009 9:33 AM
I did not see this at all yesterday. LOL your right how can they not have a back up plan. I didn't have the tv on yesterday at all. I sure hope your still able to get your Eggos for you kiddos.
November 19, 2009 9:42 AM
I heard about this from Hungry Girl and was very bummed that their whole wheat waffles will be less readily available. Here's hoping to them coming up with a way to kick up the production efforts soon!
gilland@etsu.edu
November 19, 2009 9:50 AM
That makes me sad. Although, it is a little funny. It's not like they are really THAT important, but the news is so *shocking* to us! LOL! I have a sudden urge to go buy my blueberry waffles! LOL!
November 19, 2009 11:05 AM
I'm glad you posted this. I noticed the Eggo shortage over a month ago at our Stop & shop, but I didn't no wtf was going on. I can't believe it may be another 6 months. My kids eat Eggos everyday too. I've made my own waffles in the past but they refuse to eat them.
And now Stop & Shop has filled in the Eggo section with Aunt Jemima waffles. Sorry, not the same. Not buying them. :)
November 19, 2009 12:05 PM
I didn't see this on Fox News, but my husband told me about it.
My daughter also loves Eggos!
November 19, 2009 1:42 PM
lol...lol...wow.
maybe you are the reason for the shortage...they are just covering it up with a "flood"
November 19, 2009 2:11 PM
That is crazy! I've never heard of such a thing.. you would think it would be a priority that they get this all figured out asap.
November 19, 2009 3:26 PM
While Eggos are good, I'm not sure they are any better or worse than the other brands. I think this will only hurt them when people switch brands!
November 19, 2009 3:34 PM
I'm in the same boat Eggo are my children's favorite to eat. As far as the news did you hear that Libby has a shortage on their canned Pumpkin Pie fillings so stock now while you can.
November 19, 2009 7:06 PM
it's funny to me bc I don't usually care for waffles, but now I'm craving them! my kids are more into the french toast, preferably if they know I've lost sleep n order to wake up earlier to make them from "scratch". *sigh*
November 19, 2009 10:35 PM
I laughed so hard when I read this! I'm heading to BJ's in a couple days. I'll have to check! :D
November 19, 2009 10:56 PM
I seriously couldn't believe this hit the national news.
November 22, 2009 8:46 PM
I couldn't help but laugh when I heard about this on the radio. It's a sure sign that the end is near. The Eggo wars might spark off WWIII.
November 24, 2009 2:03 AM
I heard about this shortage but didn't know anyone personally affected. Sorry for your Eggo-less future!
November 29, 2009 10:17 PM
WOW! I first noticed this over a month ago as well and feel Kellogg needs to get their head out of their ass and not "put all their eggs in one basket" (as my grandmother always says). I really couldn't care less what brand I buy...in fact, I think I prefer Aunt Jemima but I usually buy the store brand. I also believe this will hurt them when customers switch to other brands.
December 21, 2009 6:56 PM
at first I thought this whole shortage was a marketing ploy but now it seems for real. my kids love eggos but will eat other things. our latest is this stuff from whole foods batter blaster. instant organic pancake-waffle mix that comes in a can. real fast and in my opinion better than just cold cereal in the morning.
thank you.