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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Ex Sainsbury’s boss blames energy costs and Brexit as supermarkets ration fruit and veg

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Supermarket food rationing has been blamed on a lack of government support on energy bills and Brexit by a former Sainsbury’s boss.

Morrison’s and Asda this week announced they are limiting customers to only three items each on a number of products including salad bags, lettuce and raspberries. Supermarkets have said bad weather in southern Europe and north Africa has led to the shortages.

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