06-10-2022, 10:27 PM
https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-new...785bbce7a6
Fast food outlets KFC and Subway have been forced to overhaul their menus due to a nationwide shortage of lettuce and the subsequent spike in prices.
The green salad staple is one of the most expensive items in the fruit and vegetable section as produce supplies dwindle due to recent flooding and heavy rain that has battered Queensland.
One Sunshine State resident shared a photo to Reddit recently to vent her frustration at the jaw-dropping $11.99 price tag at her local Redcliffe store.
The pinch is not only being felt by Australian households but also major fast food outlets such as KFC and Subway, who rely on lettuce for several menu item favourites.
The fried chicken restaurant warned customers to expect its burgers to be replaced with a temporary cabbage and lettuce blend to alleviate costs.
I have to admit, this is faintly amusing - but rather sad at the same time. And I suspect it won't be the only story like it .
I just hope things improve soon, so that they can go back to using real lettuce...
Fast food outlets KFC and Subway have been forced to overhaul their menus due to a nationwide shortage of lettuce and the subsequent spike in prices.
The green salad staple is one of the most expensive items in the fruit and vegetable section as produce supplies dwindle due to recent flooding and heavy rain that has battered Queensland.
One Sunshine State resident shared a photo to Reddit recently to vent her frustration at the jaw-dropping $11.99 price tag at her local Redcliffe store.
The pinch is not only being felt by Australian households but also major fast food outlets such as KFC and Subway, who rely on lettuce for several menu item favourites.
The fried chicken restaurant warned customers to expect its burgers to be replaced with a temporary cabbage and lettuce blend to alleviate costs.
I have to admit, this is faintly amusing - but rather sad at the same time. And I suspect it won't be the only story like it .
I just hope things improve soon, so that they can go back to using real lettuce...
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