From fresh produce to medicines and computer chips, a cocktail of problems is playing havoc with supply chains
The increase in gas prices forced factories in the UK and Europe that make fertilisers and carbon dioxide to halt or cut back production. Carbon dioxide is widely used across the food sector, from carbonating fizzy drinks to stunning livestock before slaughter. There have been widespread shortages and reported price increases of up to 3,000%.
He said many large corporations were already redesigning their supply chains, switching manufacturing locations, building new warehouses and changing shipping routes. Shane Brennan, chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation, said: “We need more UK production and to seek out more places to buy produce from. We also need to ensure we have the storage capacity and the transport resilience.
Despite the problems, fruit and vegetable trader Crane seemed optimistic at Borough market, looking forward to warmer months and better supplies. “This is the worst,” he said. “It will get better from now.”At the covered Marché Saint-Quentin not far from the Gare du Nord – just over two hours from London – the fruit and vegetable stands were a palette of vibrant colours: tomatoes of all shapes and sizes; a dozen varieties of salads and greens; apples, clementines and quinces.
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