wraps and burgers after prices more than quadrupled
A supply crisis brought on by monsoon rains
has coincided with surging food inflation
driving tomato prices up as much as 450% to record highs
Burger King has nearly 400 outlets in India
It cited quality issues to explain the shortfall
QUOTE:
"Even tomatoes need a vacation."
-Notices posted at two Burger King India outlets
Many McDonald's and Subway stores
have also removed tomatoes from menus
Surging food inflation has hit consumers
hard in the world's most populous nation
July retail inflation data showed prices
of vegetables rose 37% over a year
Burger King operator Restaurant Brands Asia
did not respond to requests for comment
