Supermarket giant Woolworths has confirmed the prices of some packet crisps have been increased as a result of the ongoing potato shortage lashing the country. 9News
has revealed Aussies can expect prices of packet chips to rise as the nation's ongoing potato shortage continues to grip the east coast.that's inundated regions along the eastern seaboard, potato production has been heavily impacted, resulting in a spike in prices and purchasing limits introduced in some stores.to combat shortages, with restrictions only set to lift once sufficient stock levels had returned.
Speaking to 9news.com.au, a spokesperson for Woolworths confirmed that "pressure on pricing and availability" of potato products had now reached stores. "Floods and poor growing conditions across the eastern seaboard resulted in a less than ideal harvest of potatoes, particularly those used to make packet chips or crisps," the spokesperson said."Poor growing conditions in Tasmania have also put pressure on the supply of frozen chips because of poor growing conditions on the Apple Isle.Unlike competitor Coles, Woolworths confirmed the giant currently has no plans to implement product limits on frozen or packet chips.
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