"According to users on Reddit, Jersey Mike's used to have an oil mix that was predominantly made of olive oil, with some even claiming it was 100% olive oil. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic happened, and the company allegedly changed its oil mixture. As it stands now, the oil is officially listed as Olive Oil Blend on Jersey Mike's nutrition page and is said to contain "soybean oil and/or canola oil" and olive oil."
"Some Redditors claim that the new oil mixture is only 25% olive oil, with the rest being soybean oil. For now, the exact percentages remain one of the secrets of Jersey Mike's. Most customers don't care about the ratio as much as they do about the flavor, though. And some have been voicing their disappointment with the change, saying the subs simply don't taste the same anymore."
"The global food market certainly saw some upheaval as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. From supply chain issues to food shortages to rapid inflation of basic groceries, the pandemic's effects on the food industry are difficult to understate. One of the ingredients that has seen a dramatic increase in prices since the pandemic is olive oil. Aside from the pandemic-related economic reasons, the olive oil industry has suffered from extreme droughts that have caused lower harves"
Founded in 1956 and predating Subway, Jersey Mike's is recognized for custom-made sandwiches and a highly rated turkey sub. The chain now lists its sandwich oil as an "Olive Oil Blend" that includes soybean oil and/or canola oil alongside olive oil. Many customers and Reddit users assert that pre-pandemic oil was predominantly olive oil and say the new blend may be much lower in olive oil, with some alleging about 25% olive oil. Customers report a noticeable change in taste and express disappointment. Pandemic-related supply disruptions, price inflation, and droughts have stressed olive oil availability and pricing.
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