Supermarket shelves could soon be empty due to soaring energy and transportation costs, fruit and vegetable growers have warned
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Supermarket shelves could soon be empty due to soaring energy and transportation costs, fruit and vegetable growers have warned
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Fresh produce, meat, dairy, and even toilet paper could be impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Farmers and vegetable producers have warned of rising costs and empty shelves as a result of the Middle East crisis
A chokehold on key trade routes is exposing the fragility of global food systems, with fertiliser shortages set to hit farmers…
UK drivers have already paid an extra £307m for petrol and diesel since the war in Iran began
Grocery shopping bills rose sharply in 2022 and 2023 and are heading for another rise later this year
Producers warn of empty shelves if supermarkets do not raise prices to help offset costs linked to Iran war
