Grape nut prices rise online amid coronavirus deficiencies

The coronavirus caused another deficiency.

Grape nuts – owned by Post Consumer Brands – have a shortage of products, which means people are struggling to find the grain in stores.

As a result, online prices have skyrocketed as the company works to put grape nuts back on the shelves.

Starting Friday night, a four-pack of 29-ounce grape nuts sells for $ 54.99 on Amazon. A two-pack of 29-gram grape nuts was sold on eBay for $ 39.99.

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Meanwhile, a box of 64-gram grape seeds sold for a whopping $ 110.90 through a third-party seller on Walmart.com.

Grape-Nuts is experiencing a product shortage, which is causing online prices to skyrocket. (iStock)

According to The New York Times, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for a 29 gram box is only $ 4.99.

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“We are sorry you find it difficult to locate the product. We want to let you know that it has NOT been discontinued,” says the Grape-Nuts website. “We are currently experiencing a product shortage where we are unable to complete orders for this item due to adjustments in our production schedules and availability of production.”

According to the website, Grape-Nuts is expected to be “sometime in March 2021” again.

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Post Consumer Brands did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment. However, Grape-Nuts brand manager Kristin DeRock told USA Today that the shortage of products was caused by “supply constraints and greater demand for grain amid the pandemic.”

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Although the shortage of grape nuts has recently received attention, it appears that its sister grain, grape nut flakes, was also in short supply at the end of last year. The brand commented on one of its own reports in September, saying Grape-Nuts flakes are hard to find in stores.

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“Grape nut flakes may not be in stock for a while due to adjustments in our production schedules to ensure the items with the highest demand are available,” the brand wrote. “We know it’s frustrating when you do not get the products you and your family enjoy.”

“Please know that our team members work hard every day to deliver and ship products safely and securely to our consumers during this unique time of great demand,” the brand added. “We expect our grape flakes to be available again from October.”