Should you’ve seen a twist in your Tornado, or a bit extra zing in your Zinger, it could possibly be that Australia’s lettuce scarcity is beginning to chew.
KFC has suggested prospects that they're briefly utilizing a mix of lettuce and cabbage in shops in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, the ACT and Tasmania due to provide points throughout the nation.
“We’ve hit a little bit of an Iceberg and are presently experiencing some lettuce provide chain disruptions because of the impacts of the latest Queensland and NSW floods,” the fast-food chain posted on-line.
“We’re working with our a number of suppliers to offer them with assist, however we do count on disruptions to proceed within the coming days. Apologies for any inconvenience brought on, we respect you all being Little Gems as we work to get issues again to regular ASAP.”
Those that don’t fancy cabbage can take away all greenery from their meals as a substitute, KFC stated late final month, by utilizing the customise possibility when ordering on-line.
Iceberg lettuces, the variability favoured by quick meals retailers, have hit costs as excessive as $12 every in some supermarkets.
In Queensland’s Lockyer Valley, some lettuce farmers have misplaced three crops in a row, the ABC reported.
KFC has not stated how lengthy the shortfall will final however an AusVeg spokesperson informed Guardian Australia final week it could possibly be a while earlier than costs drop.
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