Marmite

[Mrspopper]

Where is all the marmite? Have tried my online shop for several weeks and in some shops... nothing, zilch, no marmite. Am in London if that makes a difference?! I know this is no way an important subject but I’m getting twitchy as my jar is getting low.

[maddening]

It was mentioned on mock the week, apparently described as "marmageddon"

[Dee1975]

Local supermarket was out for a couple of weeks, but managed to get some last week. Also noticed Aldi had some yesterday too.
It was very annoying to have a shortage for a few weeks as I think to have it in toast every morning.
I blame brexit / boris and Jeremy Corbyn 🤣

[PinkTonic]

I searched for a marmite thread before starting one, and I’m so glad I did because I have now ordered some from Amazon after braving several supermarkets in search!

What I’m interested in knowing though, given there doesn’t seem to be enough available now to even keep the supply of 250g jars going, is why there still appears to be plenty to supply industrial quantities to the production of other products, some of them new! Marmite cheese slices, cheese spread, peanut butter, M&S pastries, hot cross buns...seems a bit U to me.

[OnceUponAMidnightBeery]

The Morrison or Tesco own brands aren’t bad either.

[OnceUponAMidnightBeery]

Try small convenience stores, we have been the only place in our area with throughout the lockdowns! We even managed to get the marmite peanut butter

[PicnicPie]

I got a big jar in West london B and M in the last week...

[tootyfruitypickle]

Omg it's out of stock on ocado.

I'm in a panic now

[QueenPaw]

@justsotiredallthetime I usually get them from Amazon (I eat them with egg mayo for breakfast, yes it's weird)
Sainsburys had some in last time I looked

[SchrodingersImmigrant]

Saw in tesco on Monday. The big tesco, not express

[Singlebutmarried]

I can get the glass jar one, but not the squeezy (easier for the 9yo to spread)

[mrsbyers]

I actually prefer the Aldi grandessa brand

[olivo]

Interesting , I wonder if that is why I haven't been able to get marmite cheddar ( absolutely divine!) for a few weeks. I'd only just discovered it!

[Twenty2]

@Kimye4eva

Saw it in Lidl today. Also London.

I’ve not been able to get the reduced salt version for about 10 months now.

Our big Sainsbury's, where we do click and collect, has reduced salt Marmite online. However, we're in NE England, so I doubt that information is much use. Sorry

[jessstan2]

I bought a big tub of it online quite a while back, it will last a long time too.

Here you go:
www.amazon.co.uk/Marmite-Spread-600g-Tub/dp/B005D50WD2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&rdc=1&psc=1&keywords=marmite&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVUZGQkxFWFE1UDQ2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjg3NjkyMzFBTks3VjFBQlo1QyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTk5MzA3MUtWVTIzOUxXV0M2VCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&qid=1617817086&sr=8-1-spons&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

I didn't know there was a scarcity in the shops now though.

I'm going to have some on toast in a bit now you've mentioned it :-).

[ameliajanes]

@PickAChew

Apparently there's a shortage because it's a by-product of brewing.

I hadn't heard this but came on to say the same thing, it makes sense of course. There's no shortage round here, I expect it's being sent to the supermarkets where they know it sells and OP probably lives in an area where it's less popular.
Quite what that says about our respective areas is beyond me though.

[Dogscanteatonions]

@Mrspopper

Where is all the marmite? Have tried my online shop for several weeks and in some shops... nothing, zilch, no marmite. Am in London if that makes a difference?! I know this is no way an important subject but I’m getting twitchy as my jar is getting low.

I very nearly voted YABU for saying "this is no way an important subject"

It is VERY VERY important and I'm now going to have to pop to the Spar to assess my local Marmite situation. I was in two minds whether to go to get a bottle of wine but now I'm not going to rest easy until I've been and know if I have to go on a Marmite hunt tomorrow.

[WantingAnother]

I’m now feeling the need to rush out and buy some Marmite incase of a shortage :D

[KoalaOok]

Nearly caved in and tried the supermarket own brand

[justsotiredallthetime]

My 2 year old loves marmite rice cakes and they're out of stock everywhere!!!

[MrsExpo]

The Morrisons own brand substitute is OK.

[QueenPaw]

Sainsburys near me had loads, even the XO and chilli ones (NW)

[Mrspopper]

Oh didn’t think of ordering directly via marmite... will get one with my name on! Thanks marmite people!

[Ineedcoffee2021]

@Cowgran

YABU eating that disgusting stuff haha. Vegemite all the way! 😝😉

Just what i was coming to say lol

[Bloodybridget]

I needed a new jar about three weeks ago, Sainsbury's only had XO, what a shock! Twice the price, and I couldn't tell any difference in taste. It's only me that eats it, so I hope it lasts until normal supplies resume.

[Cowgran]

YABU eating that disgusting stuff haha. Vegemite all the way! 😝😉