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 has sweltered under a
record five heatwaves
this year and
endured drought
and wildfires, with the hot, dry conditions damaging crops and
reducing yields of domestic produce
.

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