The Environment Secretary has warned shortages of some fruits and vegetables could drag on for another month.
Shortages of some fruits and vegetables could drag on for another month, the Environment Secretary has warned.have left produce shelves left bare in recent daysCaps have been placed on how many tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, and peppers shoppers can pop in their baskets and trolleys.Therese Coffey today warned the Commons that disruption could last for weeks.
‘It is important that we try and make sure that we get alternative sourcing options. That is why the department has already been in discussion with the retailers. Yesterday, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer added that ‘food security is national security’ and that his party would commit to ‘buying, making and selling more in Britain’.Therese Coffey has warned disruption could last for a month
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