Fruit, vegetables and salad ingredients may have to be rationed in the weeks ahead because of energy costs, according to the president of the National Farmers' Union
Fruit, vegetables and salad ingredients may have to be rationed in the weeks ahead because of energy costs, according to the president of the National Farmers' Union . Minette Batters said shoppers may face rationing - with tomatoes and cucumbers the first in the firing line.
She added: "This is, of course, all driven by the price of gas, which has come down, but is still three times higher than it was in 2019." Andrew Opie, the director of food at the British Retail Consortium said: "Difficult weather conditions in the South of Europe and Northern Africa have disrupted harvest for some fruit and vegetables including tomatoes. However, retailers are adept at managing supply chain issues and are working with farmers to ensure that customers are able to access a wide range of fresh produce."
Several people have taken to social media to complain about the shortage with one saying it is 'not good enough' and just 'unacceptable.' One unhappy customer said: "I'm sorry Tesco, this is not good enough in your Dalmarnock store on a Friday afternoon.
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