Carbwise Bars -- Discontinued

Just received this from Bev, a new Low Carb Freedom reader:

Stumbled upon your site trying to find information about CarbWise bars, because I cannot find them where I have been shopping, nor can I find them online.  I just called the company, and they confirmed that the bars are discontinued due to lack of sales.  They are not planning on bringing out any replacements.  When I asked the representative if the company was going out of business, he said "No, we make other products".  I then asked him if they were planning on any diabetic friendly products, and he said no, so I asked if they were planning any new low-carb products and the answer was also no.

Too bad, as IMHO, these were among the best low-carb bars available - they don't taste like chalk.

Thanks for your great work on your website - I'll definitely bookmark you for a new source of information!

Bev

Comments

[Diane V-R]

Just read the note about Carb Wise Bars being discontinued. As a diabetic, these bars are a daily staple for me. We diabetics need to organize to purchase these low carb products in local low carb co-ops so that these products generate enough sales to justify manufacturing costs.

[Dustin]

I too have had trouble getting the bars. Does anyone have a suggestion for a replacement that is actually worth buying?

[Marian]

These bars are the best for diabetics. They digest slowly, taste respectable, Low sugar & low carbs. I WOULD BUY IN QUANTITY. The other bars are either chalky, gummy, and non-filling. Who bought these guys out?

[Brad N]

Oh...that's too bad! They are the BEST TASTING low-carb, high protein bars...they don't taste like synthetic candy bars like the rest of them! They actually taste somewhat natural.

[Jennifer]

I am shocked. I always bought four to five boxes everytime I went shopping. The last visit to the store is when I noticed that they had a clearance price on the item. I bought all they had. I am now on the computer trying to find out where to shop and I have only one bar left.And now I am hearing that I can't get them at all. My husband and I eat these everyday. As well as my bother and parents. I can't imagine breakfast without them.I have lost 19 pounds and do not want to gain it back. What is as good?

[Paula]

I am very disappointed to hear this as I too have been trying to find out info on the carbwise bars. They are the best much better than the others. If anyone finds them I would be interested in buying as I too would buy several boxes at a time.

[Harry]

I'm also surprised to hear this... They never seemed to last long on the shelves of any of the stores in my area that carried them... Seemed like lots of folks were buying them. And they absolutely were the best of the lot. Rats.

[Cindi]

Figures, I dont believe sales where low, many times they where sold out or there was only one box left. This is just like every other product that did well and the price was reasonable, it goes like this in order....discontinue..get greif...re enter market..different name...receipe change....more money! Sound familiar.

[Carol R. Wittenbrink]

Go figure!! Something I REALLY like and ate several mornings a week for breakfast, and NOW they are discontinued. I agree with a comment I read above in that the item was always in short supply on the shelf so SOMEONE besides me was buying them. I have tried every low-carb product over the last five years and have not found ANY as good as this one. Great product at a good price so WHY are they discontinued???

[Donna]

I too am so disappointed that CarbWise Bars are discontinued. Does anyone know why? I had gastric bypass surgery and I can tolerate these bars. I have checked all local Walmart stores because they were on clearance there but now are sold out. Too bad - it was a good product.

[Vicki]

CarbWise bars were THE Best!! I, too, always found them in short supply. SOMEBODY was buying them besides us. Let's start a campaign to bring them back!

[Gail]

Just found this site today. I agree with all the comments about carbwise bars. Best I have ever tasted in this type of low carb bar.I too have tried to find other stockists but no luck. Shame indeed. They were so-oo delicious.

[TINA MCMILLAN]

I DONT REALLY NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT BUT THE CARBWISE BARS WERE GREAT FOR A SNACK AND WERE VERY FILLING WHEN YOU WERE NOT THAT HUNGRY. VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THEY ARE DISCONTINUED..

[lj]

i totally agree. where can we get them?

[robert]

They probably were discontinued because they were low priced and a success. The competition wants you to more for similar bars. What I liked was that after eating, I would eat 1/2 bar and would lose my appetite. As a diabetec I could take a bar to the movies with me, etc.

[Carol Dudgeon]

I just ate my last carbwise bar. Soooo good. A little sad.

[Sandy]

My mom, sister and I always bought these bars. They were the only ones that tasted like something you were supposed to eat. We always had a difficult time finding them. When we did find them, we bought several boxes. So what constitutes low sales?

[sharon]

Oh my gosh what I am I going to do . I eat one bar every morning I am hooked on them please help what can we do?

[Kari]

I too LOVED Carbwise bars and have to agree with everyone who said that they always bought a bunch at a time. I bought them by the case! How could there be low sales? I have tried just about every low carb bar out there, and they all taste like mushy, candy bar knock-offs. I saw we get the address to the maker of the other Carbwise products and start writing letters! If anyone has anymore information, or was able to find these bars anywhere.. please let me know. Thanks.

[Eileen in Columbus,OH]

Hello, fellow CarbWise lovers. I tracked down the last owner/manufacturer of CarbWise products. Previously made by Synergy Plus/ivc Industries, Inc, the product line was purchased by Nature's Bountry in Long Island, NY. A representative of the company told me that they no longer make the product (not a surprise), but recorded my comments for management. I told him of this web site and the many loyal previous customers who would LOVE to see a reappearance of the CarbWise products. I suggested that, since "low carb" is no longer in vogue, a "Low glycemic level product for use by Diabetics" would find a market. The more requests for the product (Chocolate Peanut Crunch, please!), the more likely that it will reappear. Everyone who misses CarbWise, please contact the last manufacturer. Perhaps we can get them brought back! Nature's Bounty can be found online at http://www.naturesbounty.com/ and can be reached at 1-800-433-2990. Fingers crossed, Eileen in Columbus, OH. PS - If anyone finds anything similar to CW, please let me know.

[Paula in Florida]

I ate these every morning for breakfast along with fellow employees.. I was so disappointed when I was told they were no longer being made. It was actually very good for a low carb bar...I bought several boxes at a time. If you find any thing close to this please let me know.

[grace lerouge]

I AM ALSO DISAPPOINTED THAT CARBWISE BARS HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED, I KNOW A FEW PEOPLE THAT TOOK THEM, AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE THEM BACK. THANKS

[Shirley]

I read the comments on lowcarbfreedom.com and I just wanted to let you know that CarbWise products are out there but under another name. The maker is Biochem and they are now called Strive instead of CarbWise. I loved the Chocolate Raspberry Crunch and Strive makes it and I just received my order and it has the same taste. I haven't checked to see whether they have other flavors. Thought I share that information with you.

[Shirley]

One more thing I forgot to mention...The company's URL is biochem-fitness.com. You can find out what flavors they have from their site.

[adrian]

well it looks like they've been discontinued there too, and theres no info at biochem about where you can buy them, just have to search....
anyone found anything else thats almost as good?