McDonald's Serves Items Without Tomatoes Due To Price Hike, Internet Just Can't 'Digest' It
Surprisingly, even McDonald's, the fast-food giant, is grappling with the effects of high tomato prices and limited supply. Pictures of a notice regarding the 'temporary unavailability' of tomatoes at McDonald's were shared by Twitter users.
For Desis, an undeniable sense of satisfaction comes from indulging in a McDonald's burger meal. The mouthwatering combination of juicy patties, flavorful sauces, and soft buns provides comfort.
However, customers have been feeling the impact of rising vegetable prices, especially the soaring cost of tomatoes, due to supply shortages and unpredictable weather conditions.
With prices exceeding Rs 150 and Rs 200 per kilogram in various regions nationwide, people are searching for alternative meal ingredients.
Surprisingly, even McDonald's, the fast-food giant, is grappling with the effects of high tomato prices and limited supply.
Pictures of a notice regarding the 'temporary unavailability' of tomatoes at McDonald's were shared by Twitter users.
As a result, McDonald's announced that they would be serving their products without tomatoes until further notice.
User Aditya D. Shah shared a Twitter post revealing that the notice was displayed outside a McDonald's outlet in Connaught Place, New Delhi.
?Mcdonalds,Delhi put up this notice!
¡ª Aditya Shah (@AdityaD_Shah) July 7, 2023
Even Mcdonalds cannot afford tomatoes now!?? pic.twitter.com/cn1LkoQruf
The notice, posted by the management, expressed their dedication to providing customers with the best food made from high-quality ingredients.
"Despite our best efforts, we cannot get adequate tomatoes that pass our world-class, stringent quality checks. Hence, we are forced to serve you products without tomatoes. We are working to get the tomato supplies back," read the notice.
The management of McDonald's also expressed regret for any inconvenience caused and emphasized their appreciation for the support and loyalty of their customers.
But my guy murali krishna Andra hotel is supplying the same Tomato rich sambar even today https://t.co/BkHR0A7ZU6
¡ª Bala (@balaghiridharr) July 7, 2023
Few days back saw an article of throwing tomatoes on road due to very low price, now this. Where¡¯s is the gap? What¡¯s making difference? https://t.co/TQ3Nfg2lTz
¡ª Piyush Varshi (@piyushvarshi) July 7, 2023
They should put our new national fruit ? in burgers. https://t.co/xjb0ZM7o9x
¡ª ? (@NevrBackDown_) July 7, 2023
A perfect example of tomato prices shooting up! https://t.co/j9aBAY9DF9
¡ª Nikita Bishay (@BishayNikita) July 7, 2023
Also reduce the burger price then https://t.co/gMvW0Riblw
¡ª Slayer (@Cricnerd36) July 7, 2023
Several Twitter users responded to the post, sharing their reactions.
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However, a McDonald's spokesperson told the Economic Times, "To ensure our customers get the best quality we are known to serve, we are constrained to hold tomatoes for the time being. [We are] working towards resolving this issue by employing sustainable agriculture practices, including hydroponically-grown tomatoes in a completely controlled environment, to de-risk requirements from the vagaries of the season,"
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