Just days after customers took to social media to share photos of mouldy burgers, Russia's fast-food lovers have been dealt another blow with the country's new "McDonald's" outlets running out of chips.
The fast-food chain Vkusno I Tochka, which replaced McDonald's when it left Russia, is unable to source the type of potatoes they make the fries with, according to local media. It's reported to be only a temporary issue, with fries expected to be back on the menu by autumn (September to October).
The company told Russian news agency Tass that there wasn't enough of the correct variety of potato being harvested. They were also unable to import potatoes to help temporarily with the supply issues domestically.
Russia's agriculture ministry, however, sought to play down any concerns over a potato shortage in a statement.
"The Russian market is fully supplied with potatoes, including processed ones. In addition, crops from the new harvest are already arriving, which rules out the possibility of a shortage."
The fast-food chain had already come under scrutiny earlier in the week for allegedly serving mouldy burgers.
Earlier this year, after closing in protest at the war in Ukraine, the 700 McDonalds fast food restaurants in Russia were sold to a local businessman. By June, many had reopened using the name "Vkusno I Tochka", which translates as "Tasty and That's It".
