Cold Weather in Spain, Morocco and Portugal Causes Shortages of Fruit and Vegetables in UK.

Due to the recent cold weather in Spain, Morocco, and Portugal, the supply of fruit and vegetables in the UK has been severely impacted. As a result, several merchants have reported shortages of specific food varieties, especially strawberries, which have been severely harmed by the bad weather.

Experts in the field claim that a significant portion of the fruit that is currently sold in the UK is exported to European markets where they can fetch greater prices than in the UK. This is due to the fact that fruit and vegetable prices have historically been higher among European consumers, especially during times of scarcity.

While this has been a boon for UK growers who have been able to sell their produce at higher prices, it has also meant that there is less fruit available for UK consumers, who have been forced to pay higher prices for what is available. Many supermarkets have also been forced to rely on imports from further afield, such as South America, to make up for the shortfall in local supply.

The recent cold weather in Spain, Morocco, and Portugal has been a major factor in the shortage of fruit and vegetables in the UK.

These countries are major suppliers of fresh produce to the UK market, particularly during the winter months when domestic production is limited. However, the cold weather has led to reduced yields and lower quality produce, which has made it harder for growers to meet demand.

17 March 2023