Major supermarket shortage of popular cooking ingredient
Aussie shoppers keen to whip up a mid-week stir fry or winter soup may find themselves short of a key ingredient.
Bok choy, also known as pak choy, has disappeared from supermarket shelves, leaving customers scrambling for a replacement.
A customer notice at Coles reads: "Due to recent weather across key growing regions, there is a limited availability of pak choy.
Bok choy, also known as pak choy, has disappeared from supermarket shelves. Nine
"We are working closely with our suppliers to improve supply as quickly as possible.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused."
Woolworths has also posted notice for shoppers, informing them of an "Asian veg" shortage due to "cold weather conditions in growing regions".
They too have assured customers they are working with suppliers to "return to full supply as soon as possible".
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Coles and Woolworths have warned customers of the shortage. Nine
It is hoped supplies will return to normal as soon as possible. Nine
April is usually the best month for pak choy production in Australia, however record-low rainfall in key growing regions across the country and low temperatures have impaced crops.
The pak choy that is in stock at Coles is selling for $2.90 for three bunches packed together, and $3 at Woolworths.
Anton van den Berg from Box Divvy has indicated these shortages won't last for long, telling nine.com.au the company is receiving abundant supplies and are selling Bok Choy for as little as $2 per bunch.
A spokesperson for Melbourne Markets has warned local crops of zucchinis, corn, and lettuce out of Victoria is also in short supply as it is the end of the season.
In their place, shoppers can expect plenty of new-season fennel and Brussels sprouts as well as broccoli and snow peas.
Victorian broccoli from Werribee is particularly good, along with snow peas from Mildura.
Elliot Cucinotta from HC Produce told nine.com.au cooler weather produce is hitting its stride.
Anton van den Berg from Box Divvy has indicated these shortages won't last for long. Nine
Elliot Cucinotta from HC Produce has told nine.com.au cooler weather produce is hitting its stride. Getty Images/iStockphoto
"Fennel is starting to come out of Werribee," he said.
"It's a favourite in many salads and alongside roasted meats.
"Victorian brussels sprouts are also coming in. Delicious in soups, and roasted with a bit of olive oil and salt."
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