Supermarket chain Morrisons has become the first to ration some of its food due to low stock levels. Customers are now limited to buying two packs of peppers each, after new rules were introduced.
Unseasonably cold weather in Spain slowed down the growing of peppers, leading to Morrisons limiting purchases to two per customer. The two packs per customer rule has been rolled across every supermarket in the country, and all Morrisons shoppers will need to follow it.
The supermarket said it is hoping to lift the cap in the next week or so because supplies are improving. Waitrose, which has also been hit by supply problems, said it is working hard with suppliers to get a full range back on shelves and expects stock levels to stabilise in the coming weeks as the UK moves into its growing season.
