Introduction
If you’re a Costco member, you may have noticed that one of the store’s most popular items has gone up in price. According to members, the Eat This Not That food item has seen a significant price increase in recent months. This article will discuss the reasons behind the price increase and how it affects Costco members. We’ll also look at some of the alternatives that members can consider to save money on their grocery bills. Finally, we’ll provide some tips on how to make the most of the Eat This Not That item despite the price increase.
One of Costco’s Most Popular Items Has Gone Up In Price, Members Say
Costco members are not happy about the recent price increase of one of the store’s most popular items. According to reports, the price of the Kirkland Signature Organic Salsa has gone up from $4.99 to $5.99.
The Kirkland Signature Organic Salsa is a fan favorite among Costco shoppers. It’s made with organic tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, garlic, and cilantro, and is a great addition to any meal. It’s also a great way to add some flavor to your favorite dishes.
Costco members have taken to social media to express their disappointment with the price increase. Many are saying that the price increase is too much and that they will no longer be buying the salsa. Others are saying that they will be looking for alternatives to the Kirkland Signature Organic Salsa.
It’s unclear why Costco has decided to increase the price of the Kirkland Signature Organic Salsa. It could be due to the rising cost of ingredients or the increased demand for the product. Whatever the reason, it’s clear that Costco members are not happy about the price increase.
If you’re looking for a tasty alternative to the Kirkland Signature Organic Salsa, you may want to try homemade salsa. Making your own salsa is a great way to save money and still enjoy the flavor of your favorite salsa. Plus, you can customize it to your own tastes.
In January of 2021, the Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks sold at Costco went viral for their similarities to Chick-fil-A’s nuggets. The 4-pound bag sold in the frozen section of the warehouse quickly sold out, and ever since then it has never been a guarantee you’ll be able to snag one as supply goes up and down. But according to members, something important about them has changed recently. (For more on what’s selling out fast, These Are Costco’s Most Popular Items Right Now.)
As every shopper knows, inflation has taken its toll on grocery prices, and it looks like the Just Bare Chicken Nuggets are a victim. Members have taken to social media in the last few months to report that a bag is $19.99—around $6 more expensive than it was last year. Members on Reddit have celebrated finding a bag, with others revealing the cost went up.
Unfortunately, it looks like the price sign says it all, and members are having to ante up more to get the wildly popular and delicious nuggets. One member posted on Reddit in early May that they just discovered the Chick-fil-A dupes and fell in love.
Respondents commented that it’s about time they tried the nuggets and that they miss the lower cost. Others mention inflation coupled with a wild bird flu spreading across the U.S. for the uptick.
The outbreak has infected millions of birds, including some in warehouses operated by Jennie-O—a brand under the Hormel Foods company and sold at grocery stores in the U.S. However, there has been no confirmation that any Just Bare or Costco chicken items have been affected by the illnesses.
Eat This, Not That! has reached out to both Just Bare and Costco for more information on the apparent price hike. But this isn’t the only popular chicken product the warehouse chain sells that is a household staple. The rotisserie chicken can be eaten in a lot of different ways, but one of the reasons members love it is because of the price.
Fun fact: Costco actually loses money by keeping the deli item’s price at $4.99…even though it sold over 106 million last year. That’s about 300,000 a day, while inflation has gone up. In 2015, CFO Richard Galanti said the company is willing to lose money to keep the price low, according to The Seattle Times. Although that was seven years ago, the price still hasn’t changed—even with prices at historical highs—and there are no whispers about it happening anytime soon.
In the meantime, other grocery chains are working to look more like the popular warehouse chain—Walmart and Kroger Are Working To Pull in More Shoppers Than Costco By Doing This.
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Amanda McDonald