Suppliers have warned supermarket shelves could soon be left empty as conflict in the Middle East pushes up food production costs.
Fruit and vegetable producers have cautioned they may be compelled to halt production and finish the season early due to escalating energy and transport expenses following the Iran war.
Growers’ associations responsible for cultivating fruit and veg nationwide have stated this could lead to bare shelves in supermarkets. Lea Valley Growers Association (LVGA) secretary Lee Stiles cautioned that supermarket shelves may be empty if nothing is done to support the industry, reports Sun.
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