McDonald’s drops tomatoes from menu items amid price hike

By Team Newsable | First Published Jul 7, 2023, 3:24 PM IST

Several McDonald's stores across India have dropped tomato from their menu lists. McDonald's India, North and East, on Friday announced that it was dropping the vegetable from its menu items because of a 'temporary' seasonal issue in procurement.

McDonald's India - North and East on Friday announced that it was dropping tomatoes from its menu items due to a "temporary" seasonal issue in procurement. In a statement issued on July 7, the spokesperson of McDonald's India - North and East said that the fast food chain is "constrained to serve tomatoes" in its menu items due to "seasonal issues."

Although 10 to 15 percent of its locations have ceased serving tomatoes, the West and South franchise of McDonald's India said that there are presently no "serious tomato-related issues" with the corporation. It was noted that batches of tomatoes that include flaws are thrown out if they are discovered, and that fruit flies are a "common annoyance" during the monsoon. According to McDonald's India - West and South, "this is a seasonal issue that the restaurant and food industry has to deal with every monsoon."

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On the other hand, Burger King has declared that tomatoes are presently available at its establishments. Tomatoes will be accessible to customers "as long as quality is good" despite the American burger chain's sourcing concerns. Meanwhile, Burger King said in a statement, "We definitely have supply issues, but we'll keep serving customers as long as the quality is good. Our restaurants now serve tomatoes.

Transportation, supply networks, and agricultural quality have all been impacted by seasonal difficulties. Prices for tomatoes have risen to between Rs 130 and 155 per kg in locations like Delhi, Kolkata, and Uttar Pradesh. Tomato prices have risen to Rs 129 per kg in certain Delhi markets and to Rs 150 per kg in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, according to ANI. Tomato prices have also significantly increased in Jharkhand. Heavy rainfall in southern states is to blame for the price increase in vegetables, particularly tomatoes. Tomatoes were retailing for between Rs 100 and Rs 120 per kilogramme last week.

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