Weathering Shortages

You say tomato, and I say “we don’t have any.” Earlier in 2010, that might, unfortunately, have been the answer given by many restaurants and other foodservice establishments. That was because of a severe tomato shortage caused by a bad freeze in Florida that killed much of the tomato crop, resulting in a spike in prices.

I remember visiting a Wendy’s during that period and seeing a prominent sign that read: “The recent record cold in Florida and other areas has had a severe impact on the quality…