TOKYO -- A monthslong shortage of imported U.S. french fries has driven Japanese restaurants to turn to China or even drop the item from their menus, in a case of supply chain risk taking a bite out of a consumer favorite.
With U.S. shipments disrupted, restaurants find new suppliers and rethink menus
French fries have been scarce in Japan for more than six months. © Reuters
TOKYO -- A monthslong shortage of imported U.S. french fries has driven Japanese restaurants to turn to China or even drop the item from their menus, in a case of supply chain risk taking a bite out of a consumer favorite.