Barrow is unfazed by news of a fresh produce shortages, as they rely on local shops.
Jacqui Armstrong said: “Pete’s Fruit and Veg in Barrow Market Hall is fully stocked with fresh produce every market day.”
Linda Marie Day said: “We should all support local and seasonal better for the planet and for our health!”
Lynn Szweda said: “Barrow market lovely fruit and vegetables, no restrictions better quality,” Ron Burrow said: “Try going to your local farm shop, there is no shortage there,” and Debbie LittleNannie Cooney said: “Shop local.”
Linda Thompson said: “I only ever buy my fruit, eggs and veg from our farm shop and they had loads yesterday,” and Dave Balshaw said: “Forget supermarkets, support your local fruit and veg shop.”
Lisa-ann Rae said: “Maybe shortages in the supermarket but there’s plenty of fine fruit and veg if you shop local. All will be well if you shop local,” Marc Paul said: “The Market was fully stocked the other day!”
Ginny Heathcote Ball said: “Shop at local farmer's markets,” Wendy Taylor said: “Plenty in market,” Michael Neachell said: “Local farm shop, plenty of everything,” andLesley Mouland said: “Go to the market!”
Tesco, Aldi, Asda and Morrisons have purchase limits on tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers after weather conditions caused supply issues, resulting in a shortages across the UK.
Judith Hearn said: “Shopped at Aldi this morning , plenty of all fruit, veg and salads,” Andy Wakefield said: “Co-op is fully stocked.”
David Royle said: “If we went back to fruit and veg in season then we would all be better off!”
Mark Grice agreed, saying: “Been to Aldi this morning and everything is there as normal,” Louise Swales said: “Another marker ploy, next week they'll double in price.”
Amy Hemelryk said: “No shortage my end, but suppliers are choosing to sell to independent businesses because they can charge more money than they can with the big chains.”
Wendy Joshuaalisha Webb said: “Tesco had no veg last night,” and Rebecca Kleinhans said: “Looks like we’ll be buying the expensive stuff then!”
Lisa Hartlebury said: “This is why they had no tomatoes anywhere,” and Liam Behan said: “Great one, and doctors tell us to eat more fruit and veg!”
Daryl Barnard said: “Looks like we’ll all being eating more meat then. Win-win.”
Darren Gill said: “A country like ours should be able to produce enough home grown fruit and veg.”
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