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Florence Freeman

Wetherspoons announces major breakfast change due to nationwide shortage

Wetherspoons has announced major changes to its breakfast meal amid the current vegetable shortage.

The popular pub chain announced it will no longer be serving tomatoes with its breakfast fry-ups amid nationwide shortages.

It has been forced to cut out the popular Full English Breakfast staple.

Unfortunately, tomato supplies are not set to get back to normal until early May.

It is being blamed on bad weather in Europe which has affected crop yields.

Before the shortage, the bargain £6.88 breakfast meal included two sausages, two bacon, two fried eggs, a large mushroom slice, a tomato, three hash browns, baked beans and four half slices of toast.

The budget pub chain has been forced to cull the Full English Breakfast staple. (Jam Press)

But now the tomato has vanished from the meal.

Pub-goers are also unable to add grilled tomatoes as an extra with the item listed as 'out of stock'.

The item has also been banished from its traditional and small breakfasts – along with lunchtime items such as burgers and steak.

Cucumbers also seem to be in short supply.

Pub-goers are also unable to add grilled tomatoes as an extra with the item listed as 'out of stock'. (Jam Press)
Pub-goers are also unable to add grilled tomatoes as an extra with the item listed as 'out of stock'. (Jam Press)

Fellow customer, Anthony Garnett was left outraged by the news.

He said: "They are really taking the p*ss now.

"I have plenty of tomatoes in my fridge. So why can't Wetherspoon source any?

The pub has now put up posters explaining the shortages.

Fellow customer, Anthony Garnett was left outraged by the news. (Jam Press)

It reads: "There is a national supply issue affecting tomato and cucumber in some pubs.

"This means some menu dishes, such as breakfasts, burgers and steaks, will be served without tomatoes.

"Salads which accompany a meal, such as lasagne and jacket potatoes, will now be made with mixed salad leaves, red onion and salad dressing.

The pub has now put up posters explaining the shortages. (Jam Press)

"Thank you for your understanding."

Wetherspoons has been contacted for comment.

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