The supply shortage is so bad that Kraft will pay people $20 if they can't find a tub of Philadelphia Cream Cheese in the supermarket
· Dec 16, 2021 · NottheBee.com

We have officially reached the stage of the combined pandemic/supply-chain/inflation crises that major corporations are shelling out hundreds of thousands of dollars for customers who can't find their product:

Kraft is using its cream cheese shortage as a marketing opportunity.

For just a few days this holiday season, a limited number of people will be able to spend $20 on dessert and charge it to Kraft, owner of Philadelphia Cream Cheese. The premise: People who can't bake cheesecakes because they can't find cream cheese can get another baked good on Kraft's dime.

Here's how it works: People interested in the offer can visit a special website set up by Kraft. On December 17 and 18, up to 18,000 of them will be able to nab the right to get reimbursement for a holiday treat. They'll be able to submit receipts to the company a few weeks later.

For Kraft, the campaign is a way to soften the blow of empty cream cheese shelves -- and keep customers thinking about Philadelphia cream cheese, without souring on the brand.

Twenty bucks if I can't find a tub of cream cheese?! Folks, it isn't my usual brand, but for 20 smackers we just became a Philadelphia household for the Christmas season!

And honestly, cheesecake is a pretty lame dessert anyway so it's almost like you're getting paid double. It's just the truth, folks.

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