Hawkes Farm

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Last mentioned: Mar 14, 2026

Stories mentioning Hawkes Farm 2

Australian Hospitality Crisis: Why a Side of Fries Now Costs Up to $20

A convergence of doubled farming input costs, an 18% rise in labor wages, and supply chain margin capture has pushed the price of fries to record highs in Australia. While premium restaurants face consumer backlash over $20 side dishes, farmers and owners struggle with razor-thin margins.

Mar 14, 2026 3 sources

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Australian Potato Supply Chain Crisis Pushes Side of Fries to $20

A confluence of surging input costs, stagnant farmgate prices, and rising labor expenses has driven the price of a side of fries to as much as $20 in Australian restaurants. While farmers face doubled costs for fuel and fertilizer, a lack of price transparency in the mid-stream is forcing producers to bypass traditional wholesalers in favor of direct-to-restaurant models.

Mar 14, 2026 3 sources