Chipotle Mexican Grill, known for its guacamole, could be just weeks away from an avocado supply problem after US authorities unexpectedly paused imports of the popular fruit from Mexico due to a t…
in recent years, the chain still relies on shipments from Mexico, the main US supplier of avocados, for the key menu item. The company’s CFO Jack Hartung said Chipotle is “working closely with our suppliers to navigate through this challenge.”
“Our sourcing partners currently have several weeks of inventory available, so we’ll continue to closely monitor the situation and adjust our plans accordingly,” Hartung said in a statement. Chipotle did not address how the outlook for its supply of avocados compared to normal conditions or if it expects shortages of specific menu items, such as guacamole, if the pause remains in place. The company was alreadyChipotle and other restaurants chains were already contending with higher avocado prices prior to the pause.
US authorities have still not addressed who was responsible for the threat, but Michoacán is a site of frequent violence between cartels active in the state. Mexico ships 83% of the US’s annual Hass avocado supply, according to the Hass Avocado Board. Other chains, including Moe’s Southwest Grill, did not immediately return the Post’s request for comment on their avocado pipeline.
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