McDonald’s India It has made a big announcement that is directly related to your favorite food items. McDonald’s India (North & East) has decided to remove tomato from its menu of food products. The company issued a statement today, July 7, saying it has decided to temporarily remove the tomato from its menu due to the difficulties. A spokesperson for McDonald’s India (North and East India) said the food chain was unable to include tomatoes in its food menu due to seasonal issues.
What McDonald’s India West and South franchisees have to say
However, McDonald’s West and South franchisees in India have said that while 10 to 15 percent of its stores have been banned from including tomatoes in food items, the company is not facing any serious problem of tomato availability in these regions. He also said that the problem of flies increases during monsoon in the country and if this happens, the tomato crop is destroyed. McDonald’s India West and South has said that this is a seasonal problem and restaurants and the food industry face it every year during the monsoons.
The tomato supply chain was affected
However, McDonald’s India has not said that it is taking this decision due to non-availability of tomato. However, it is clear that tomato prices in the country are skyrocketing and the reason for this is heavy rains in many states. Due to which the supply chain is affected, seasonal problems are having a negative impact on the quality of the crop, from transportation. In areas like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Uttar Pradesh, the price of tomato has reached Rs 130-155 per kg.
This is a temporary problem for McDonald’s India
McDonald’s India mentioned throughout its statement that this is a temporary issue and the company is exploring all ways to incorporate tomatoes back into its food menu as soon as possible. The company has also said that the brand has always been cautious about food quality and safety and for this reason tomato has to be removed from the food menu for the time being as it is not able to pass the company’s world class quality check.
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