Sainsbury’s to increase British salad produce amid drought fears abroad

Sainsbury’s is increasing year-round availability of British tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers with new long-term agreements with local producers (Sainsbury’s/PA) -

Sainsbury’s is to increase supplies of British tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers amid fears of drought affecting crops imported from abroad.

The UK’s second biggest supermarket has signed new 10-year partnerships with UK producers Evesham Vale Growers and Thanet Earth to ensure it can keep a steady supply of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers on its shelves.