Fruit and vegetables are scarce in the UK.

Brits are only allowed to eat three tomatoes in the supermarket. Asda to buy. The same is true for peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, salad bags, broccolicauliflower and raspberry.

This is due to supply issues with products from southern Spain and North Africa, as “Der Spiegel” writes. The three-piece limit is only temporary. Problems are likely to last for several weeks.

Greenhouses need a lot of electricity

according to Switzerland coffeeThe situation is “not entirely surprising”, according to the Swiss Association of the Fruit, Vegetable and Potato Trades. “Due to the sharp rise in energy prices, it was clear that less hot houseplants would be grown, especially in the Netherlands,” says Director Christian. son (40). This means that less fruit and vegetables can be produced in greenhouses.

Farmers in Great Britain also grew fewer vegetables and fruits this winter. Therefore, more should be imported.

But now the weather makes it difficult for farmers in the south. Conditions were bad: first there was a drought, then the hail destroyed the harvest. “As a result, market volumes of certain products, such as tomatoes and peppers, are decreasing and prices are increasing rapidly,” he says. son. Products from Spain and Italy are particularly affected.

The question arises whether there will be a famine in Switzerland as well. son warned: No general supply problems are expected. “From the current perspective, sourcing in Switzerland is difficult and expensive, but generally not at risk,” he says. However, prices are likely to increase further as products are still scarce.

retailer have enough vegetables

Lidl currently has vegetable products from Spain on the shelves. grapes from south africaA some are in the assortment. “But we don’t see any shortcomings like in the UK,” a spokesperson told Blick. More than two-thirds of the fresh produce would come from Switzerland anyway.

same goes for coop: Swiss products take priority. “Thanks to many years of close cooperation with our producers in Spain, we are hardly affected by the crop failures mentioned.” coop with. Migros also assured: “There is enough.”

Aldi, on the other hand, considers that “vegetable products from Spain are somewhat limited,” as the media office reported. However, delivery bottlenecks are not expected as Aldi has a large position and may switch to other suppliers.

Also in 2022 Swiss vegetables and fruit are imported on a large scale: “Spain is by far Switzerland’s most important trading partner, followed by Italy, France and the Netherlands,” he explains. son. As a supplier to Switzerland, South Africa is particularly important for exotic fruits such as avocados.

More imports in colder months

Switzerland imports more in the winter as many crops cannot be grown in this country during the cold months. Farmers harvest most fruits and vegetables from spring to autumn.

Warm winter weather helps farmers in this country. Domestic production starts earlier than usual. “The first lettuce is grown in greenhouses,” he says. son. Let the sun help – there will be a lot more light than usual this February. This gives you a little hint.

Source :Blick