Lack of Investment in Horticulture Sector Has Left UK Reliant on Fruit & Veg Imports From Countries Vulnerable to Climate Change

UK Relies On Heat-Stressed Countries For Fruit And Veg It Could Grow Itself

The UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on imports of fruit and vegetables from countries even more exposed to the climate crisis, researchers say. Much of Britain has sweltered under a record five heatwaves this (more…) The post UK Relies On Heat-Stressed Countries For Fruit And Veg It Could Grow Itself appeared first on KamCity.

Calls for UK horticulture boost as climate risks threaten imports

A lack of investment in UK horticulture has left Britain heavily dependent on fruit and vegetables imported from countries vulnerable to climate change.

UK supermarkets face fruit and veg supply risks amid reliance on climate-hit imports

UK supermarkets face growing risks to fruit and vegetable supplies and prices because of the country’s heavy reliance on imports from regions increasingly exposed to extreme weather, a new report…

UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report

Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is imported The UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on imports of fruit and vegetable from countries even more exposed to the climate crisis, researchers say. Much of Britain…

Lack of investment in horticulture sector has left UK reliant on fruit & veg imports from countries vulnerable to climate change

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