Shoppers bemoan UK taramasalata shortage as strike leads to dip in supply

One shopper said the shortage of taramasalata had ‘ruined’ their lunch plans. Photograph: DronG/Getty Images/iStockphoto

When some UK supermarkets removed the lids from tubs of hummus, there were complaints from shoppers. But for many, the latest dip problem is arguably worse – a nationwide shortage of taramasalata.

Industrial action at Bakkavor, a large supplier of the fish roe dip, has caused a “short disruption” to the supply and availability of taramasalata at supermarkets across the country.