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Delivery delays of potatoes cause McDonald's Japan to run out of French fries

McDonald's Co. (Japan) will limit its french fries offerings to small sizes from Friday to Dec 30 due to delayed deliveries of potatoes from North America caused by flooding near a Vancouver port and a COVID-19-triggered worldwide logistics disruption.

The suspension will take place at about 2,900 stores nationwide.

The fast-food giant is expediting potato procurement via alternative measures, including flying supplies to Japan, and plans to resume selling medium- and large-size fries by 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 31.

McDonald's will fly in 1,000 tons of potatoes while selling small portions of French fries.

According to McDonald's, it would continue to sell small-size offerings to let customers enjoy the popular item despite the shortage.

The delivery issue will not affect its hash brown offerings.

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