Fresh fruit and veg shortage leaving shop shelves bare

Just 16% of fruit found in British Supermarkets comes from the UK

You might have noticed your supermarket shop is not what it used to be.

Empty shelves are becoming a regular sight, and it’s becoming increasing difficult to get your hands on fresh salad.

Stormy weather in Spain and Morocco has led to a shortage of produce such as tomatoes.

And any hope that farmers here could plug the gap is unlikely, as rising energy costs means they’re too costly for most to grow.

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