OklahomaMama

To make a long story short (yeah, right... like I ever do that, huh? )....

When the boy was home over Christmas break he asked me to add Post Alpha Bits cereal to the grocery list. Didn't find them, substituted some other sugar laden cardboard tasting breakfast treat and drove on.
But then every time I went to the grocery store I'd cruise the cereal aisle looking for those stupid Alpha Bits to no avail... not even a slot on the shelf for them.

At first I thought, "hmmm... truly the dumbing down of American children if you can't even find cereal the kids can use to learn to read" Then it started bugging me. I mean, I remember Alpha Bits back from when I was a little kid, you know?

This past Saturday after another fruitless effort at a different grocery store I decided to go online and wreak my vengeance on the hapless Post cereal company. Much to my surprise, I found out that they've been bought out by Kraftfood. Apparently, they've bought out a lot of other companies too:

http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/Product...n/About+Brands

Anyway, after I couldn't find Alpha Bits anywhere on their site, I e-mailed their customer relations department. Last night I actually got a response. They claim that because of poor consumer demand and low profits they simply don't make it anymore. Now I don't know if this is a myth or not but I've had some of my diabetic patients who swear by them because it's one of the few semi-sweet cereals they can eat without raising their blood sugar levels.

So this is my rant/public service announcement in case anyone was wondering where they went

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Pebu

Here here!

-"Brian, look, my Alpha Bits is writing a message to me! It says 'Ooooooooo'!"

-"Peter, those are Cheerios."

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OklahomaMama

Originally Posted by Pebu

Here here! -"Brian, look, my Alpha Bits is writing a message to me! It says 'Ooooooooo'!" -"Peter, those are Cheerios."

my hubby is convinced that's why the boy wanted 'em in the first place... he's a huge Family Guy fan :p

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w3iner

I think I can finally get to sleep at night again, now that I know!

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OklahomaMama

Originally Posted by w3iner

I think I can finally get to sleep at night again, now that I know!

glad I could help!

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Noisy Crow

When did this kraft-post thing happen? The Canadian website still has references to Alpha-bits... they may still be available in Canada...

http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/Produc...s/A-C/Cereals/

OklahomaMama

Originally Posted by Noisy Crow

When did this kraft-post thing happen? The Canadian website still has references to Alpha-bits... they may still be available in Canada... http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/Produc...s/A-C/Cereals/

I didn't think to ask 'em but I'm guessing within the past year

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Rsaturn9

This thread explains "ABF's" posts

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Tankman

Alpha Bits gone? Guess I haven't been lookin'!

Can we have alphabet soup for breakfast or is that on its way out too?

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OklahomaMama

Originally Posted by rsaturn9

This thread explains "ABF's" posts

classic!
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aximbigfan

Originally Posted by rsaturn9

This thread explains "ABF's" posts

and i didnt even anticipate that one....

chris

OklahomaMama

Originally Posted by aximbigfan

and i didnt even anticipate that one.... chris

you're slipping, Chris!
;)

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aximbigfan

Originally Posted by OklahomaMama

you're slipping, Chris! ;)

damnit, you mean i managed to spell anticipate right?


chris

mobilemaniac

Ok I'm going to ask.
What's up with the avatar swapping lately? This latest one actually had me LOL.

ABF, Christmas is over. Maybe you need a Valentines Day avatar now.
mm

Pebu

Its wacky! It's fun! It's the ASVFM!

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