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Closure of Shatzer Matzoh Bakery Creates Huge Shortage and Price Hikes

February 28, 2023 - from Kosher Today

"There are growing fears in the kosher world of a major shortage of matzah and significant price increases this Passover due to the closure of the Shatzer Matzoh Bakery, one of the most iconic and popular Matzah factories. Sources told Kosher Today that the Shatzer bakery had a significant market share in the Shmura hand-made matzoh category. Although other bakeries are promising increased production, one rabbi said that he was not allowed to bake more than he did last year. The news of the sudden closure hit many in the Orthodox community hard as the bakery has been a major institution for Passover for well over a half century. There was a particular concern by operators and caterers who will be managing some 140 Passover programs."

End of an Era: Shatzer Matzah Permanently Closed

February 8, 2023 - from 5 Towns

"hatzer Matzoh, one of the most iconic and popular Matzah factories, has reportedly closed its doors and will not be reopening.

"Shatzer Matzos, located at 210 Cortelyou Rd in Borough Park, serviced thousands of customers each Pesach season for decades. The factory’s owner closed up shop without intent on selling the business.

"Many have raised concerns that this may increase Matzah prices again, as supply and demand will worsen matters. “Matzah is almost as expensive as gold these days! Close down a very popular and successful factory like this one, and things are going to get even more out of control”, commented Josh, a concerned Far Rockaway resident.

"5TC attempted to reach out to the factory for a statement, but the lines were down, and according to Google, the shop is 'permanently closed.'"

Shatzer Matzohs, Brooklyn bakery with a loyal following, appears to have closed

February 9, 2023 - from JTA

"Shatzer Matzohs, a matzah bakery that has operated for decades and gained a loyal following, may not be producing the unleavened bread ahead of Passover this year.

"The owner told the New York Jewish Week that the closure is 'temporary,'5 but that she does not know what the future holds. Another person at the Shatzer phone number said in a subsequent call that the factory may indeed reopen ahead of Passover, but that it has not started baking yet, as it would have at this point in time in previous years.

"In the Facebook group “Great Kosher Restaurants Foodies,” Riki Landa announced that the company is closed this year, adding that the news was 'so sad.'"”