Guest World News Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 [attach=full]16393[/attach]KFC in Japan has stopped selling fries, as industrial disputes that have crimped potato exports from the US took another bite out of the country's fast food market. The chain became the latest casualty of the chip shortage that has already forced McDonald's Japan to ration its servings. "Due to the prolonged dockworkers' disputes on the United States West Coast, it has become difficult to secure stable supplies of potatoes," the firm said in a statement dated Thursday. Chip troubles for "The Colonel" came after McDonald's in Japan said last month it had airlifted in more than 1,000 tonnes of potatoes and had put in place emergency shipment via an unusual sea route. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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