‘Gone on vacation’, why did tomatoes disappear from Burger King in India?

In India, the American fast food company ‘Burger King’ has stopped using tomatoes in its burgers. And other foods due to the increase in prices.

According to the British news agency Reuters, the notices pasted outside two Burger King restaurants in India read, “Tomatoes need a vacation too.” We are unable to add tomatoes to your food.
Burger King is the largest chain of fast food restaurants operating in India. With more than 400 branches across the country.

Earlier, ‘McDonald’s’ and ‘Subway also stopped using tomatoes in their food due to inflation in India. Which this week is says to be the highest in the country’s history since January 2020.

According to reports, there has been a shortage of tomatoes in the markets due to inflation, which is due to crop damage due to monsoon rains.
Tomato prices in India have increased by more than 450% in recent weeks.
Consumers are also seen asking questions about ‘Burger King’ stopping the use of tomatoes. On the company’s Facebook page, a user asked, “Why is there no tomato in my burger?”

Burger King replied that ‘we always maintain high standards in food, and tomatoes will soon be back in your meals.
Considering the situation, the authorities in India decided to import tomatoes from Nepal. Which were being sold across the country through vehicles.

In videos that went viral on social media a few days ago, large numbers of people were also seen surrounding government vehicles selling tomatoes in different parts of the country.