Feb 3, 2017

Iceberg lettuces rationed as vegetable crisis hits supermarkets

Morrisons has also limited shoppers to three heads of broccoli and three iceberg lettuces, the Daily Mail said. "One notice reads:"Due to continued weather problems in Spain there is a shortage of iceberg lettuce. Sainsbury's told the paper it was working with suppliers "To maintain supply for our customers". Last month fruit and vegetable wholesaler Nick Padley told BBC News that more than 90% of Europe's iceberg lettuce came from one small region in south-east Spain. "Our supplier is now going to be bringing in iceberg from America which is obviously costing more. It's a tough time."

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