Horsham supermarkets hit by crisp shortage

A national shortage of crisps has hit Horsham - and shoppers are not happy.
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Crisp aisles in local supermarkets are being left bare as a country-wide Walkers shortage bites.

Horsham shoppers have taken to social media to share their sorrow at being unable to get hold of their favourite snacks.

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They say that local branches of Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, the Co-op and Budgens have all been affected.

Horsham has been hit by a national crisp shortageHorsham has been hit by a national crisp shortage
Horsham has been hit by a national crisp shortage

One person complained that the supermarkets ‘have had next to no crisps for a while now.’

Others are bemoaning the fact that they are unable to get their favourite flavours - cheese and onion, prawn cocktail and French fries - and are accusing people of panic buying.

There are reports that some people are selling packets for £8 on eBay.

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The problem started weeks ago and is expected to go on for some time yet.

Walkers say the problem has been caused by an IT upgrade.

A spokesperson said: “A recent IT system upgrade has disrupted the supply of some of our products.

“Our sites are still making crisps and snacks but at a reduced scale.

“We’re doing everything we can to increase production and get people’s favourites back on shelves.

“We’re very sorry for the inconvenience caused.”

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