Shoppers hit again: Warnings of more price rises, lengthy supply delays

Some fresh fruit and vegetables are likely to remain in short supply for at least another four weeks. Photo: Getty

Supermarket shoppers face weeks of empty shelves, as both major chains warn shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables are unlikely to ease for several weeks.

It came as a major producer of tinned goods warned price rises of up to 20 per cent were likely across his product range.