POPULAR fast food restaurant KFC is having to improvise due to the massive increase in the cost of the humble Iceberg lettuce.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve noticed a twist in your Twister, or a bit more zing in your Zinger, the lettuce shortage could be why.<\/p>\n
KFC has advised customers that they are temporarily using a blend of lettuce and cabbage in stores in Victoria because of supply issues across the country.<\/p>\n
But the Ararat Advocate was unable to confirm if the lettuce shortage has impacted the Ararat KFC restaurant.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve hit a bit of an Iceberg and are currently experiencing some lettuce supply chain disruptions due to the impacts of the recent Queensland and NSW floods,\u201d the fast-food chain posted online.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re working with our multiple suppliers to provide them with support, but we do expect disruptions to continue in the coming days. Apologies for any inconvenience caused, we appreciate you all being Little Gems as we work to get things back to normal ASAP,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
Iceberg lettuces, the variety favoured by fast food outlets like KFC and McDonalds, have hit prices as high as $12 each in some supermarkets.<\/p>\n
AusVeg says it could be some time before prices drop.<\/p>\n
In Queensland\u2019s Lockyer Valley, some lettuce farmers have lost three crops in a row due to floods.<\/p>\n
Ararat\u2019s KFC outlet could not confirm or deny they are using cabbage as a substitute for iceberg lettuce, instead referring us to KFC head office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
POPULAR fast food restaurant KFC is having to improvise due to the massive increase in the cost of the humble Iceberg lettuce.
\nIf you\u2019ve noticed a twist in your Twister, or a bit more zing in your Zinger, the lettuce shortage could be why.
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