Likely shortage of local produce in the UK

Published 2021년 2월 17일

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The UK's lockdowns have led to a significant increase in sales of winter vegetables such as onions, cabbages, and leeks, as reported by the British Onions Producers Association and the UK Brassica Growers Association. This surge in demand, coupled with adverse weather conditions affecting yields, is expected to result in a shortage of these vegetables in the coming months, leading to an increase in imports. The shortage will affect onion stocks, cabbage supplies, and leek availability, with potential deficits by April. While carrot sales have also increased, the industry plans to import carrots to ensure a continuous supply until the new British harvest arrives.

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England 02/17/2021 The confinements decreed in the United Kingdom have resulted in an increase in sales of winter vegetables (onions, cabbage, leeks). As weather conditions affected yields, a shortage in the months to come is likely. Which will increase imports. In the United Kingdom, during the various confinements, sales of onions and cabbages soared according to the British Onions Producers Association and the UK Brassica Growers Association. Increase for onion sales of + 25% year-on-year and + 70% for the 1st confinements compared to the same period in previous years. This increased demand for onions, coupled with an average harvest means that local onion stocks are lower than expected. "This could still lead to a tightening of British stocks and an increased import window next spring and early summer," stressed Tim Elcome, president of the British Onions Producers Association, he stressed. The situation is similar for cabbage producers with higher than normal sales across the ...

Source: Fructidor