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are being blamed for the rationing. Britain's farmers'
said higher energy costs meant it was no longer
viable for many
to operate. It also said a tomato disease has wiped out a lot of
across northern Europe. Industry analyst James Walton said Brexit has played a
in distribution problems. He said: "The EU accounts for much of the UK's import volume. If there are
in production in the EU, then it makes sense for EU producers to serve their local demand first. This leaves less
for export to the U.K." Many shoppers are
at seeing photos on social media of supermarket shelves across Europe, and in war-torn Ukraine, laden with fresh
.