How ongoing flood impacts could make KFC order look different

The major fast food chain said the food shortage was a result of the floods.

KFC has announced it is experiencing a lettuce shortage. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Your usual KFC order might have looked a little different recently as the fast food restaurant revealed it was experiencing supply chain disruptions.

The iconic chain alerted customers to its lettuce shortage by posting a menu update posted on its website.

According to KFC’s statement, recent flooding events in Queensland and NSW have been to blame and it could impact burgers like the popular Zinger.

KFC is experiencing a shortage of lettuce. Picture: Supplied

The change could impact burgers like the popular Zinger Stacker. Picture: Supplied

Consumers in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, the ACT and Tasmania were advised they may have a “temporary blend” of lettuce and cabbage in their meals to make up for the shortage.

But those who don't want the vegetables can customise their chosen product and remove lettuce from the recipe.

Consumers were advised they may have a “temporary blend” of lettuce and cabbage in their meals. Picture: Supplied

“We’ve hit a bit of an Iceberg and are currently experiencing some lettuce supply chain disruptions,” KFC said on its website.

“We’re working with our multiple suppliers to provide them with support, but we do expect disruptions to continue in the coming days.

“Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We appreciate you all being Little Gems as we work to get things back to normal ASAP.”

The shortage may impact consumers in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, the ACT and Tasmania. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Since the floods, grocery prices have increased as one woman saw a single iceberg lettuce costing $12 and a punnet of blueberries seen at $20 in a Queensland IGA supermarket.

Woolworths provided its customers with a seasonal update, advising them it was also experiencing a slight disruption with some vegetables including Lebanese cucumbers, kale, fresh herbs, zucchini, beans, tomatoes, capsicum, berries, broccoli and spinach.

“We’re still seeing sporadic supply across kale, silverbeet and Asian veg due to the QLD and NSW floods – this should improve over the coming weeks,” the website reads.

“Due to the poor weather conditions in recent weeks we are seeing an impact with supply.

“We are working with growers and expect to see an improvement in the next three weeks.”