The British Food Distribution Institute has warned that UK food prices could rise by 15% this summer, the highest level in more than 20 years. He stated that “It is likely that meat, grains, dairy products, fruits and vegetables will be the most affected by this growth due to the effects of the war in Ukraine and the suspension of production in China affected by the restrictions.” the spread of the Corona virus and the cessation of exports of staple foods such as palm oil from Indonesia and wheat from India.

In his report, he pointed out that “wheat-based products such as chicken, pork and bakery products are likely to experience the fastest price increases as export and production problems from Ukraine, a major grain producer, coupled with sanctions imposed against Russia.” This is another great product. He noted that “inflation could continue until at least next summer, but could continue beyond that as a result of a combination of factors such as trade disruptions associated with the UK exit from the European Union, adverse weather in the northern hemisphere or further weakening of the pound.”

The Institute stressed that the UK food and consumer industry is exceptionally vulnerable to the current pressures due to dependence on food imports and the effects of Brexit, noting that the new system has increased costs through further tightening of EU borders and other legislative changes. in addition to labor shortages, which have led to higher wages for farmers and food producers.