KFC swaps lettuce for cabbage as food crisis hits Australia

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1 year ago

June 7, 2022

Fast-food giant KFC has been forced to put cabbage in its burgers and wraps, as the global food crisis takes hold

KFC’s Australian operations are struggling with a shortage of lettuce, which has forced the company to use cabbage in its products.

It’s believed the new filling will be a mixture of lettuce and cabbage after floods destroyed lettuce crops across the east coast of Australia.

“Due to the recent floods in NSW and QLD we’re currently experiencing a lettuce shortage. So, we’re using a lettuce and cabbage blend on all products containing lettuce until further notice.”
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Some social media users have posted photos of lettuces costing over three times the usual price.

Meanwhile, other fast-food chains have also been hit by the global food crisis. Earlier this year, McDonald’s experienced a shortage of chips in some of its Asian stores.

KFC Australia says the blend will be on all products containing lettuce until further notice.

But customers can still customise their orders to remove the ingredients, if they wish.

“If that’s not your bag, simply click ‘Customise’ on your chosen product and remove Lettuce from the Recipe,” the company says.

The importance of personal branding

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8 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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How to position and build your own personal brand

If you’re into the world of innovative snacks and energetic entrepreneurship, you’ve likely heard of Jake Karls and Mid-Day Squares. This dynamic duo has taken the snack industry by storm, but what’s their secret, and what’s in store for the future?

Jake Karls is the co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, a brand that has carved a niche in the health and wellness market by providing delicious and nutritious chocolate bars.

He joined the Ticker Talks Growth hosts Liam Gostencnik and Tim O’Sullivan to discuss the journey of Mid-Day Squares and where they are heading next.

Watch part two of the interview here:

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Why is it so expensive to attend a wedding?

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13 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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Guests are paying on average around $2,000 just to attend a loved one’s wedding.

We all know getting married is expensive, but it turns out even attending weddings can set you back a pretty packet.

New research by Finder shows that guests are on average spending nearly $2,000 just to attend.

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Chinese youth swap LinkedIn for Tinder to find a job

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16 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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As LinkedIn withdraws from the Chinese market, young professionals and job seekers are turning to an unlikely platform in their quest for employment: Tinder.

This shift comes as a local news outlet recently reported the departure of LinkedIn from China.

Tinder, primarily known as a dating app, is now being repurposed by Chinese youth as a job-searching tool. Users are leveraging the platform’s network and communication features to connect with potential employers and explore career opportunities.

It appears to be a creative adaptation to fill the void left by LinkedIn, a platform renowned for professional networking.

This unconventional job-hunting trend has gained momentum, showcasing the adaptability and resourcefulness of the younger generation in China when faced with unexpected circumstances.

LinkedIn plans to maintain a certain level of presence in China, focusing on offering services to companies operating within the country. These services will facilitate hiring and training of employees based outside of China, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the company.