Seven Target discontinued snacks you’ll never see again – and fans are outraged
NOTHING lasts forever, and grocery shoppers know this all too well since some of their favorite snack and food items have disappeared from shelves for good.
At Target, some snacks made a significant impact on customers only for them to vanish later on.
Some of these snack items were discontinued due to supply issues, but often it comes down to low sales despite widespread shopper approval.
Target in particular experience a major overhaul of new products and the discontinuation of others when it unveiled its brand line Good & Gather.
The U.S. Sun outlined the seven snacks that you shouldn’t expect to find in your local Target ever again, but that doesn’t mean shoppers aren’t still begging for many of the favorites to come back.
1. SIMPLY BALANCED FREEZE-DRIED PINEAPPLE
Because Target introduced its private label Good & Gather, it had to remove many promising Archer Farms and Simply Balanced products, to the horror of many shoppers across the country.
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Such was the case with Simply Balanced’s Freeze-Dried Pineapple.
Good & Gather has replaced the item with its own version for $5.49, but some shoppers don’t believe it matches the flavor and texture of the previous offering.
2. ARCHER FARMS BUFFALO WING POTATO CHIPS
Another victim of Target’s new brand replacement, the buffalo wing potato chips, brought along a special flavor that is not easily replicated.
The closest alternative may be the hot wings-flavored Ruffles, but not all Target shoppers are satisfied.
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One shopper expressed nostalgia for the lost Target offering on Reddit: “Anybody still miss Archer Farms. I know, I know, Good and Gather is supposed to be the same thing but it's not.”
3. ARCHER FARMS BLOODY MARY PICKLE SPEARS
While these pickle spears were the perfect addition to a homemade Bloody Mary cocktail, they also doubled as a delicious standalone snack.
The pickles also made their exit when Archer Farms was removed from Target stores in favor of the Good & Gather brand.
4. ARCHER FARMS COCONUT LIME CASHEWS
The coconut lime cashews were a favourite snack you could eat alone or in a larger trail mix.
While Target still offers creative flavors of nuts like the everything-seasoned cashews, some shoppers are still hoping these will come back.
The nuts had 200 calories per serving and were a good source of healthy fats and protein.
5. ARCHER FARMS CHOCOLATE OVERLOAD ICE CREAM
The chocolate overload ice cream was distinct in its flavor because it combined both milk and white chocolate.
Shoppers are still hoping the ice cream makes its way back into stores, but so far, there are no plans to bring the beloved item back.
Archer Farms also offered flavors including Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cookie Dough and Caramel Maple Bourbon Pecan.
One enthusiastic shopper shared: “Target’s Archer Farms ice cream is so good! It’s low calorie like Halo Top but it actually tastes like real ice cream.”
6. BEN & JERRY’S LATE NIGHT SNACK ICE CREAM
Add Ben & Jerry’s Late Night Snack ice cream to the list of booted Target products.
The pint-sized treat was inspired by Jimmy Fallon and had an intriguing ingredient profile, including chocolate covered potato chips and caramel swirls.
Other shoppers have mourned the loss of Ben & Jerry’s flavors Creme Brulee and Oatmeal Cookie Chunk as well.
“Oatmeal chocolate chip, under its various names that were all cancelled, was the best thing they’ve ever done,” a Redditor wrote.
7. GOODIE GIRL CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES
Speaking of cookies, Target also said goodbye to its beloved Goodie Girl Chocolate Chunk brand.
This was the original brand’s first attempt at gluten-free cookies.
Luckily for shoppers, some other cookie recipes from the same brand are still available.
SAVING AT TARGET
There are several strategies you can employ to become a top super-saver at Target.
Target’s loyalty Circle program offers exclusive deals that shoppers can use for in-store discounts.
You should also look out at the front and back of the aisles because that’s generally where stores place deals and discounted goods.
Also, look high and low as the products placed at your eye level tend to be the most expensive.
You can also consider cashback apps that offer rewards, as they can help with toys as well as groceries.
Ibotta is one of the most popular ones to use, with the company claiming its users save an average of $150 per year.
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Currently, Target has a 70 percent off clearance deal that allows you to get a coffee maker for just $16.
Plus, Target Circle members are getting their own exclusive deals during Circle Week.