Potato Shortage Spurs Australian Grocer to Limit Buying of Fries
- Coles sets limit of two lots of frozen fries per transaction
- Flooding has damaged crops from lettuce, wheat to fruits
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Australians looking forward to demolishing a serving (or three) of fries at home this summer may be forced to curb their appetite after a top grocer restricted purchases following a potato shortage.
Coles Group Ltd., Australia’s second-largest supermarket chain, imposed a temporary purchase limit of two lots of frozen fries per transaction, citing supply issues, according to a statement posted on its website Thursday.