A supermarket shortage has left fruit and vegetable aisles up and down the UK looking 'desolate' - and it's not set to improve for at least a couple of weeks. Supermarkets have been unable to stock tomatoes, strawberries and peppers due to a supply shortage, which some shoppers have described as "unacceptable".
Andrew Opie, the director of food at the British Retail Consortium said that the shortage is due to weather conditions in the south of Europe and northern Africa.
He said: "Difficult weather conditions in the South of Europe and Northern Africa have disrupted harvest for some fruit and vegetables including tomatoes. However, retailers are adept at managing supply chain issues and are working with farmers to ensure that customers are able to access a wide range of fresh produce."
