Philadelphia-Area Grocers Worry Port Strike Could Cause Shortages, Price Increases

CBS Philadelphia

October 2, 2024

Local grocery stores and delis throughout the Philadelphia region fear the ongoing dockworker strike at ports along the East Coast will lead to a shortage of produce, which could mean families spending more money at the checkout.

Chris Mentzer, managing partner at Rastelli Market Fresh in Marlton, said if the strike continues for weeks, his store may run out of its most popular fruit: bananas.

"Seventy-five percent of bananas come on boats," Mentzer said. "If this continues, and we don't have those ports open, you're going to see definitely an effect of not having bananas."

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