NEW DELHI: Many McDonald's restaurants in India have removed tomatoes from their burgers and wraps due to supply shortages and concerns about the vegetable's quality, news agency Reuters reported on Friday. Tomato prices in some regions have skyrocketed, with wholesale prices surging 288% in a month, reaching a record high of 140 rupees ($1.7) per kilogram. Retail prices are even higher, leading to reduced consumption by consumers.
Notices posted in two McDonald's stores in New Delhi explained why they were not using tomatoes in products. "Despite our best efforts, we are not able to get adequate quantities of tomatoes which pass our stringent quality checks. We are forced to serve you products without tomatoes," said notices posted in two McDonald's stores in New Delhi.
