Global recession affects brands appearing on the store shelves

It’s amazing just how far the effects of the economic downturn - can you say D-E-P-R-E-S-S-I-O-N ? - is affecting every part of the market.

My favorite juices, by Kagome, are no more. I wondered what was happening when they started to disappear from the shelves at Whole Foods, I probably bought the last bottles. Here’s the statement from their website:

Due to economic conditions, we regret to inform you that Kagome has made the difficult decision to exit the U.S. juice market. Our products will be available at current retailers near you until supplies run out.

Our Kagome Inc. customized sauces will continue to be sold by our Food Service Division (www.Kagomeusa.com) in the United States and worldwide. Our parent company, Kagome CO., LTD (Japan), remains the largest producer of tomato products in Japan, preparing wholesome, nutritious food for the people of Japan for over 100 years using processes that respect and preserve nature’s ability to enhance your natural balance and well being.

For those who have purchased our juices in the past, we thank you for your support and for allowing us to share the past few years with you. We sincerely hope you have enjoyed this time as much as we have. Though we are saying goodbye, we would like to do so with the spirit that captures the essence of LIVE TRUE: