Popular pub chain Wetherspoons has been forced to change its breakfast menu because of a shortage of eggs caused by a major outbreak of avian flu in the UK. Chefs at some of the chain's pubs are being forced to replace eggs with substitutes such as hash browns, sausages or onion rings as the avian flu crisis follows on from millions of birds dying during the summer heatwave.
Stores including the leading supermarket brands are in urgent talks on how to manage the egg crisis, while Wetherspoons is managing it by offering alternatives to their diners. Wetherspoons spokesman Eddie Gershon told The Sun: “We can confirm that there are temporary issues with egg supplies at some Wetherspoon pubs due to the current impact of Avian flu on egg production.
“We are experiencing issues in receiving all the supplies we require to satisfy demand in every pub. This is not specific to Wetherspoon and other hospitality operators and supermarkets are facing similar issues."
