How the UK heatwave is impacting cucumbers as warning issued over other vegetables

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe wholesale price of home-grown cucumbers more than doubled between May and July (Getty/iStock)UK shoppers are facing increased prices and curvier cucumbers due to heatwaves and droughts impacting growers across Europe. Extreme weather in Spain led to plant failure, while the Netherlands experienced quality issues, resulting in cucumbers becoming curved as plants struggled to transport water. The wholesale price of home-grown cucumbers more than doubled between May and July, with approximately 80 per cent of UK cucumbers imported from Europe. Experts warn that ongoing climate extremes could affect the supply and prices of other salad vegetables, such as tomatoes, lettuce, and peppers, raising concerns about nutritional security. The government maintains that the UK's food system is resilient and is working to increase domestic production and keep food prices down, despite concerns about the impact on lower-income households. In fullHeatwaves causing cucumbers to become curvy and more expensive, experts warnMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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