UK ‘Faces Worsening Food Supply Chain Crisis’ Without Government Action

Shoppers in the fruit and vegetables section of a branch of Sainsbury's in London on Oct. 15, 2021. Aaron Chown

The government must fix the supply chain crisis to ensure food security in the UK, a coalition of industry groups has warned.

Food and farming leaders warn the sector has been hit by shortages of workers from seasonal fruit pickers to abattoir staff and lorry drivers, alongside inflation which has driven up energy, feed, and fertiliser prices.