A shopper inspects the bagged salad range at Pak'nSave in South Dunedin on Monday night. Photo / Shawn McAvinueIt is Popeye's worst nightmare — supermarket giant Countdown hit by spinach shortage. Countdown produce manager Grant Robinson said recent heavy rain across New Zealand had affected its supply of spinach leaves and caused problems for its range of bagged salads. The issue had been resolved and the supermarket was stocked with bagged salads yesterday, she said. When the days got shorter and growth slowed, he could struggle to meet demand.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 02, 2021 15:33 UTC