- America’s largest packaged food manufacturers are warning grocery stores that supply-chain constraints limiting supply will linger through year-end.
- Popular items (eg Rice Krispies, Sour Patch Kids, Ben & Jerry’s) will be limited but still prioritized over niche products and specialty flavors.
- Manufacturers have also started imposing purchase caps to ensure widespread availability.
- As of October 3rd, 15-18% of beverages, frozen foods and snacks were out of stock vs 7-10% pre-COVID.
- Food manufacturers are encouraging grocers to reduce promo sales to maintain inventories.
