Hamburger chain Burger King Philippines on Wednesday said its operations are affected by a shortage in supply of onions in the country.
“Our onions are a bit hard to come by these days due to a shortage in regular supply affecting our Whopper and other flame-grilled burgers,” Burger King Philippines said on social media Wednesday.
Earlier this month, the Department of Agriculture confirmed that there is indeed a lack of supply of white onions in the market, but that it is already taking steps to address the matter.
Agriculture Undersecretary Kristine Evangelista said white onions are no longer in wet markets, “bagsakan” places, supermarkets, restaurants, and institutional buyers, based on their discussion with buyers.