I actually have the exact other experience. I spawned in Cherno, searched all the stores, no food, one soda. I then proceeded north, searched 8 deer stands, none of which had any food/drink, and then searched the supermarket in Zelenogorsk, and there was nothing but ammo/empty cans. I could have just had a bad luck spree, but personally I think this is unacceptable. I logged off with flashing food in hopes that when the food spawn is fixed I can play without dying.