RITZ® Brand Introduces Gluten Free Crackers in Original Flavor 

EAST HANOVER, N.J., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For over 90 years, RITZ^® Crackers have been at the center of the table. Today, the RITZ^® brand is launching RITZ^® Gluten Free Crackers in Original Flavor delivering the iconic, flaky, golden-baked, buttery flavored RITZ^® Cracker experience that you know and love, now in the certified gluten free version that fans have been asking for.

Whether topped with cucumber and hummus for an afternoon snack, layered with brie and fig jam for a holiday gathering, or crumbled into a casserole, RITZ^® Gluten Free crackers welcome all toppings, all occasions and even more snackers. This versatile cracker is baked for everyday snacking, elevated entertaining, and everything in between. 

"RITZ^® is a modern brand built for today's shared moments, and our fans have been asking for a gluten free version for years," said Olympia Portale, Senior Director, Core Crackers and Head of Savory Portfolio Strategy at Mondelēz International. "RITZ^® Gluten Free Original crackers deliver the same great taste consumers love in our RITZ^® Original crackers and contain no artificial colors or flavors. Everyone deserves a seat at the RITZ^® brand table." 

RITZ^® Gluten Free Crackers will be available starting October 2026 at Walmart and Albertsons, expanding to retailers nationwide in February 2027. The new 8 oz package will be available for a suggested retail price of $4.49. 

About RITZ^® Crackers
RITZ^® Crackers, a brand of Mondelēz International, has been America's go-to cracker for snacking and entertaining since 1934. Known for their signature buttery flavor and golden-baked, flaky texture, RITZ^® Crackers are a versatile staple for any occasion.

For more information, visit RITZ^® Crackers at www.RITZCrackers.com and follow the brand on Facebook @RITZCrackers, Twitter/X @RITZCrackers, TikTok @theritzcrackerofficial or on Instagram @RITZcrackers to be among the first to know about future brand news.

About Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2025 net revenues of approximately $38.5 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as Oreo, Ritz, LU, CLIF Bar and Tate's Bake Shop biscuits and baked snacks, as well as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Dow Jones Best-in-Class North America and World Indices, formerly Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on X at x.com/MDLZ.