I wonder if the shortage is also because more and more places are carrying LC bars and such. I went into a 7-11 and there were LC bars! All chocolate ones but still. I was told by the woman who owns the Low Carb store in our area that Atkins is working on a white coating for some bars and is expected to introduce them at the end of May or June. Atkins company hasn't confirmed this to me yet. Have any of you seen or hear anything?