British growers warn of leek shortage due to 'challenging weather' | Harwich and Manningtree Standard
The supply of homegrown leeks is expected to be exhausted by April and could even impact St David’s Day celebrations for some consumers.
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The supply of homegrown leeks is expected to be exhausted by April and could even impact St David’s Day celebrations for some consumers.
Remaining supplies of British-grown leaks will be eaten up by April, growers are warning, compounding the shortage of other fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.
The supply of homegrown leeks is expected to be exhausted by April and could even impact St David’s Day celebrations for some consumers.
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey suggested turnips as an alternative while other items - such as cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers - remain in short supply due to poor weather abroad
They said consumers will have to rely on imported produce this summer.