"Rewind to 2020, and the world was topsy-turvy. Yet, for Marie Callender's fans, there was an extra bone of contention: The shocking discontinuation of the humble Herb Roasted Chicken. This frozen meal was the definition of comfort cuisine, and honestly, with 450 calories for just $4.19, a total bargain. The exact motivations for the meal's untimely demise are uncertain. Its discontinuation was confirmed via Facebook, attracting a flurry of comments below."
"Despite the cries of "bring back the herb roasted chicken," Marie Callender's stood firm. In retrospect, its snap decision was probably swayed by the global pandemic. The Facebook post, dated March 19, 2020, coincided with California's first stay-at-home order (incidentally, impacting Marie Callender's home state). With forced business closures, shifting consumer demand, and supply chain disruptions, strain was snowballing nationwide."
Marie Callender's discontinued the Herb Roasted Chicken frozen meal in March 2020. The meal offered 450 calories and cost about $4.19, making it a budget comfort-food option. Fans reacted angrily on Facebook and asked for the product's return. Marie Callender's cited generic reasons such as ingredient availability, manufacturing updates, and making room for new products. The discontinuation coincided with California's first COVID-19 stay-at-home order, and pandemic-related closures, shifting demand, and supply-chain disruptions likely contributed to the decision. Nostalgic consumers miss the bone-in chicken, mashed potatoes, and sweetcorn, and no definitive replacement has been confirmed.
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