U.S. grocers are bracing for potential snack food disruptions, as a weekslong strike at Mondelez International Inc. facilities prompts fears of shortages in Ritz crackers and Premium saltines.
Grocers across the country are boosting orders of Ritz crackers and stocking up on alternatives in case the strike, now stretching into its fourth week, slows production of the crackers or cookies such as Oreos or Chips Ahoy.