a year ago," the spokesperson said in an email, noting at-home consumption, which has remained 18% higher than 2019 levels, is adding to demand.īagel shops are struggling with the cream cheese shortage and Junior's Cheesecake had to stop production at its New Jersey-based facility twice because it didn't have enough cream cheese. "We’re shipping 30-35% more product to foodservice partners vs. Last week, a spokesperson for Kraft Heinz told USA TODAY that the company is "maximizing our production to meet unprecedented demand." "We’re excited to share that we’re investing millions of dollars so Philadelphia cream cheese will be available to anyone that wants it, wherever they like to shop, for the next 150 years and beyond.” “As we continue to see elevated and sustained demand, we want to want to ensure that there’s enough cream cheese for bagels, cheesecakes, and everything in-between,” Oguz said. "This is not an empty shelf, it's a holiday tradition waiting another year," Philadelphia said in a YouTube video about the promotion. "This year, turn that famous cheesecake into those famous brownies. Share some cookies, anything that will make you feel anything in that cheesecake-shaped hole in your holiday heart."īasak Oguz, the brand’s marketing director, said in a statement that Philadelphia cream cheese has been a staple in American households for the past 150 years. ►Food shortages: Cream cheese isn't the only shortage that could affect your Christmas amid supply chain issues ►Christmas 2021 shortages: No cream cheese, COVID tests or PS5? Navigate Christmas shortages with these tips 17 and Christmas Eve with a dessert or dessert ingredient identified to qualify. There will be 10,000 reservations Friday and then 8,000 additional spots will be available starting at noon Saturday.Īccording to the fine print, those who get one of the limited spots will have to submit a store or restaurant receipt dated between Dec.
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►Save better, spend better: Money tips and advice delivered right to your inbox. If the cream cheese shortage is ruining your Christmas cheesecake plans, Philadelphia Cream Cheese wants to help you with the replacement.Īcknowledging the ongoing supply chain disruption of the key cheesecake ingredient, the Kraft Heinz brand announced Wednesday that it will reimburse 18,000 consumers $20 for a holiday dessert through its Philadelphia Spread the Feeling offer. UPDATE: After spots for Philadelphia's Spread the Feeling offer were claimed within minutes Friday, the Kraft Heinz brand announced in a tweet that "we more than doubled the amount of spots available" for Saturday. Originally, the company planned to have 8,000 reservations for the second day of the giveaway. Watch Video: Cream cheese shortage: NYC bagel shop owners head to NJ amid shortage
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