Lettuce in Canada is rising in price and is being removed from the menu

게시됨 2022년 11월 16일

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Canada is experiencing a lettuce shortage, with both iceberg and romaine varieties seeing decreased supply, leading to price hikes and some restaurants removing lettuce from their menus. The outbreak of a virus in a major California farming region, already weakened by heat and drought, has severely affected lettuce crops, exacerbating the shortage. As a result, the availability of lettuce and its price have become a challenge for the food service industry, particularly fast-food restaurants and diner-style eateries.

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The price of lettuce in Canada is rising due to a shortage, which means that some restaurants temporarily no longer have lettuce on their menu. Wholesale distributors say demand is outpacing supply for iceberg and romaine lettuce, and price pressure is expected to continue throughout the month. According to Kelly Higginson, COO of Restaurants Canada, a large area of California where lettuce is grown has been hit by a virus of some sort after a year already plagued by heat and drought. "In that particular area, crops have been decimated. So there's a big shortage," Higginson said. From fast-food restaurants to eateries, ...

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