Market traders hike prices as a box of tomatoes doubles to £24
One market stall owner in Swanage, Dorset said she was 'embarrassed' by how expensive she was forced to sell red peppers for - at £1.85 a pop
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One market stall owner in Swanage, Dorset said she was 'embarrassed' by how expensive she was forced to sell red peppers for - at £1.85 a pop
Therese Coffey told MPs the 'temporary' shortages were caused by 'very unusual weather' but were expected to end in another four weeks.
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
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
Thomas Hagon, 39, from Reg The Veg green grocers in Clifton, Bristol, claimed 'the produce is there for supermarkets to purchase but higher prices have turned the chains off'.