Trader Joe's fans devastated over abruptly discontinued treat they describe as a 'beautiful perfect

SHOPPERS have been left in shock after Trader Joe's reportedly discontinued a beloved product. Fans have said the popular supermarket chain is no longer selling its Gummy Tummies fruit snacks. 2 2 These penguin-shaped candies came in cherry, lime, and strawberry flavors.

SHOPPERS have been left in shock after Trader Joe's reportedly discontinued a beloved product.

Fans have said the popular supermarket chain is no longer selling its Gummy Tummies fruit snacks.

These penguin-shaped candies came in cherry, lime, and strawberry flavors.

They also had no artificial flavors or preservatives.

"Trader Joe's discontinued gummy penguins," one Twitter user said.

"LIFE RUINED."

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They described the snack as "like if Gushers and Welch's fruit snacks had a beautiful perfect flawless angel baby."

This wasn't the only social media user mourning the loss of the gummies.

"THATS SO SAD," another Twitter user replied.

"We don’t have Trader Joe's here, but the last time I saw gummy penguins was 7 years ago."

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In an episode of the chain's podcast last year, executives explained why Trader Joe's discontinues seemingly popular items on a regular basis.

Their stores have smaller layouts than traditional supermarkets.

"We just physically don’t have room to carry things that aren’t popular, as disappointing as that is to hear and experience," marketing executive Matt Sloan said.

But Trader Joe's also doesn't allow manufacturers to pay "slotting fees," which help traditional retailers keep unpopular products on store shelves longer.

"At Trader Joe’s, the only way we make money is when the customer buys something at the cash register," said Tara Miller, the chain's self-described director of words, phrases, and clauses.

"We’re not getting paid by the producer of that product to keep it on the shelves. And our business model says let’s develop something new that might sell better and make more customers happy."

This is not the only product Trader Joe's has discontinued recently.

The company has also axed its Chile Lime Chicken Burgers, a frozen mainstay which also contained onion, bell pepper, and garlic.

Trader Joe's is no longer selling its Organic Spicy Honey Sauce either.

The sweet condiment was beloved by grill and barbecue aficionados.

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Trader Joe's did not immediately respond to The U.S. Sun's request for comment.

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