KFC back with supplier after chicken shortage

KFC has reverted back to its former chicken delivery contractor following its supply crisis. Bidvest Logistics lost its KFC contract to DHL, whose issues with its delivery hub sparked chicken shortages across the country and the vast majority of restaurants shut at one stage.

The fast food chain will now have Bidvest supply chicken to 350 of its restaurants after hundreds were forced to close last month.

Bidvest yesterday said it was “delighted” to confirm it had signed a new long-term agreement with KFC UK & Ireland. A KFC spokesman said: “Our focus remains on ensuring our customers can enjoy our chicken without further disruption.”