The staple groceries that could vanish from supermarket shelves this summer if Middle East crisis continues
Carbon dioxide (CO2) supplies are predicted to drop should the conflict last into the summer, which could see UK shoppers face less variety of some items on the shelves.
UK Prepares for Food Shortages
- UK in ‘worst-case scenario’ planning for food shortages as a result of Iran war The Independent —
- UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues The Guardian —
- UK could face food shortages in 'worst case' Iran war scenario BBC News —
- Pints, scans and salads: What a CO2 shortage in the UK means for food, healthcare and hospitality ITV —
- UK preparing for food shortages in weeks as secret Government plans revealed Manchester Evening News —