KFC leaves Fiji amid crumbs row

Feuer Frei! · 08-04-11, 10:57 PM

The fried-chicken restaurant chain KFC has halted operations in Fiji, amid a row over imports of the ingredients to make its flavoured crumb coating.
The multinational said Fiji's military government had stopped it from importing herbs, milk and eggs.
Fijian officials said two cartons of eggs and milk had been delayed because KFC needed to provide documentation.
They accused the firm of exaggerating the row, and say KFC is pulling out because its operation has gone bust.
Agriculture permanent secretary Colonel Mason Smith said the firm was using mischievous public relations tactics.
"The onus is on KFC to provide us with a simple veterinary certificate, that is all we ask," he said.
KFC said that the military government had stopped imports of its herb salt, milk and eggs late last year.
The firm, which has three restaurants in Fiji, said the import problems coupled with rising food prices had made it impossible to make a profit.

But Elvis Silvestrini, of Fiji's biosecurity authority (BAF), disputed KFC's version of events.
"The truth is BAF has only temporarily withheld two cartons of milk and egg mix because KFC did not have the required documentation," he was quoted as saying in the state-controlled Fiji Times.
"We have been waiting for the veterinary certificate since early May [2011]. When this is provided, we'll be able to release the cartons."

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joea · 08-05-11, 03:04 AM

Good, they don't need that junk.

http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=131608

Quote:

Fiji makes top 4 obese list ANA NIUMATAIWALU
Thursday, October 15, 2009

FIJI is ranked the fourth-most obese nation in the region, says the Health Ministry.
Recent studies in Fiji showed a high incidence of anaemia in children, women and men.
Figures released by the ministry said more than 60 per cent of Fiji's population remained overweight while a significant number were deficient in iron and micronutrients.

STEED · 08-05-11, 08:25 AM

You let one junk food shop in the rest will flood in, good for them.

BossMark · 08-05-11, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by joea

Good, they don't need that junk.

http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=131608

Thats the best way tell em to sod off and stick their junk crap where the sun dont shine.

Betonov · 08-05-11, 08:40 AM

Deficient in iron

sounds like these people need a good salad bar. Maybe I'll move down there with some tomato seeds and start a business (and make a killing with health tourism with australian tourists)

Jimbuna · 08-05-11, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

You let one junk food shop in the rest will flood in, good for them.

Says the man with a Burger King tattoo on his chest

08-04-11, 10:57 PM	#1
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	KFC leaves Fiji amid crumbs row The fried-chicken restaurant chain KFC has halted operations in Fiji, amid a row over imports of the ingredients to make its flavoured crumb coating. The multinational said Fiji's military government had stopped it from importing herbs, milk and eggs. Fijian officials said two cartons of eggs and milk had been delayed because KFC needed to provide documentation. They accused the firm of exaggerating the row, and say KFC is pulling out because its operation has gone bust. Agriculture permanent secretary Colonel Mason Smith said the firm was using mischievous public relations tactics. "The onus is on KFC to provide us with a simple veterinary certificate, that is all we ask," he said. KFC said that the military government had stopped imports of its herb salt, milk and eggs late last year. The firm, which has three restaurants in Fiji, said the import problems coupled with rising food prices had made it impossible to make a profit. But Elvis Silvestrini, of Fiji's biosecurity authority (BAF), disputed KFC's version of events. "The truth is BAF has only temporarily withheld two cartons of milk and egg mix because KFC did not have the required documentation," he was quoted as saying in the state-controlled Fiji Times. "We have been waiting for the veterinary certificate since early May [2011]. When this is provided, we'll be able to release the cartons." SOURCE __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

08-05-11, 08:25 AM	#3
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	You let one junk food shop in the rest will flood in, good for them. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

08-05-11, 08:40 AM	#5
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Deficient in iron sounds like these people need a good salad bar. Maybe I'll move down there with some tomato seeds and start a business (and make a killing with health tourism with australian tourists)