Supermarkets face shortage of carrots and cauliflower ‘within weeks’
The IndependentSupermarkets could face a shortage of carrots and cauliflower within weeks, British growers have warned, as stores across the UK grapple with near-empty shelves and rationing. Jack Ward, CEO of the British Growers Association, said supermarkets could see shortages of carrots, cabbage and cauliflower within weeks. open image in gallery Empty shelves in the fruit and vegetable aisles “The industry is beginning to see the negative impact of last summer’s extreme temperatures and drought on UK crops,” Mr Ward said. “Producers must have the confidence they need, working within a fair and transparent supply chain, ensuring fair and sustainable returns so they can do what they do best; produce nutritious, high quality British food to meet demand from shoppers.” open image in gallery Shoppers have been rationed on some fruit and vegetable products Meanwhile, the Lea Valley Growers Association has said some of the UK’s major growers are delaying planting crops because of high energy costs.
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