Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Jul 28th 2006, 2:04 pm
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Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
The heatwave across Europe has led to warnings of a shortage of vegetables in the shops, which in turn could push up prices. Current conditions combined with a cold and wet spring means production of some crops has fallen by up to 40%.
Oh and ...
Central London faces a second day of blackouts because of power supply problems, and calls to turn off air conditioning to reduce demand.
Have some cheese with your whine
Let's hope it doesn't lead to too big a rise in prices, because clearly, having the weather affect the cost of fruit and veg would open the UK to ridicule.
Oh and ...
Central London faces a second day of blackouts because of power supply problems, and calls to turn off air conditioning to reduce demand.
Have some cheese with your whine
Let's hope it doesn't lead to too big a rise in prices, because clearly, having the weather affect the cost of fruit and veg would open the UK to ridicule.
Jul 28th 2006, 2:54 pm
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Originally Posted by Hutch
The heatwave across Europe has led to warnings of a shortage of vegetables in the shops, which in turn could push up prices. Current conditions combined with a cold and wet spring means production of some crops has fallen by up to 40%.
Oh and ...
Central London faces a second day of blackouts because of power supply problems, and calls to turn off air conditioning to reduce demand.
Have some cheese with your whine
Let's hope it doesn't lead to too big a rise in prices, because clearly, having the weather affect the cost of fruit and veg would open the UK to ridicule.
Oh and ...
Central London faces a second day of blackouts because of power supply problems, and calls to turn off air conditioning to reduce demand.
Have some cheese with your whine
Let's hope it doesn't lead to too big a rise in prices, because clearly, having the weather affect the cost of fruit and veg would open the UK to ridicule.
Ah, but...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5216986.stm
"This summer's heatwave is set to give a record fruit crop..."
Jul 28th 2006, 2:57 pm
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Originally Posted by Bella Donna
Ah, but...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5216986.stm
"This summer's heatwave is set to give a record fruit crop..."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5216986.stm
"This summer's heatwave is set to give a record fruit crop..."
The National Farmers' Union has warned that shortages of crops such as wheat, which has wilted in the heat, could result in higher prices for consumers.
Jul 28th 2006, 2:57 pm
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Bananas anyone? 
Jul 28th 2006, 3:01 pm
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Originally Posted by Hutch
Ah but ... from the same article ...
The National Farmers' Union has warned that shortages of crops such as wheat, which has wilted in the heat, could result in higher prices for consumers.
The National Farmers' Union has warned that shortages of crops such as wheat, which has wilted in the heat, could result in higher prices for consumers.
I could live with bumper crops of strawberries.....
Jul 28th 2006, 3:05 pm
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Originally Posted by Pollyana
Bananas anyone?
Jul 28th 2006, 3:08 pm
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Originally Posted by Bella Donna
Quite agree - I was just thinking how daft it was that veggies should be suffering while fruit is abundant....
I could live with bumper crops of strawberries.....
I could live with bumper crops of strawberries.....
Jul 28th 2006, 3:35 pm
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Originally Posted by Hutch
...Let's hope it doesn't lead to too big a rise in prices, because clearly, having the weather affect the cost of fruit and veg would open the UK to ridicule.
Jul 28th 2006, 3:54 pm
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
If we had a 'day' of hot weather it would have pushed the prices up it is just any excuse anytime!!
Can't imagine the price of potatoes later this year..... no rain and all that
Can't imagine the price of potatoes later this year..... no rain and all that
Jul 28th 2006, 8:58 pm
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Originally Posted by Hutch
The heatwave across Europe has led to warnings of a shortage of vegetables in the shops, which in turn could push up prices. Current conditions combined with a cold and wet spring means production of some crops has fallen by up to 40%.
Oh and ...
Central London faces a second day of blackouts because of power supply problems, and calls to turn off air conditioning to reduce demand.
Have some cheese with your whine
Let's hope it doesn't lead to too big a rise in prices, because clearly, having the weather affect the cost of fruit and veg would open the UK to ridicule.
Oh and ...
Central London faces a second day of blackouts because of power supply problems, and calls to turn off air conditioning to reduce demand.
Have some cheese with your whine
Let's hope it doesn't lead to too big a rise in prices, because clearly, having the weather affect the cost of fruit and veg would open the UK to ridicule.
Oh I hope Mr Stanton is not suffering too much in his office. I wonder if he is allowed to take his jacket off or is that against school rules?
Jul 29th 2006, 4:18 am
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Originally Posted by Hutch
The heatwave across Europe has led to warnings of a shortage of vegetables in the shops, which in turn could push up prices. Current conditions combined with a cold and wet spring means production of some crops has fallen by up to 40%.
Oh and ...
Central London faces a second day of blackouts because of power supply problems, and calls to turn off air conditioning to reduce demand.
Have some cheese with your whine
Let's hope it doesn't lead to too big a rise in prices, because clearly, having the weather affect the cost of fruit and veg would open the UK to ridicule.
Oh and ...
Central London faces a second day of blackouts because of power supply problems, and calls to turn off air conditioning to reduce demand.
Have some cheese with your whine
Let's hope it doesn't lead to too big a rise in prices, because clearly, having the weather affect the cost of fruit and veg would open the UK to ridicule.
Love the little animated 'Effect of heat on your body' thing there.
Who could possibly know that you sweat when you're hot? 
Last edited by iPom; Jul 29th 2006 at 6:12 am.
Jul 29th 2006, 4:19 am
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Originally Posted by thebears
Oh I hope Mr Stanton is not suffering too much in his office. I wonder if he is allowed to take his jacket off or is that against school rules?
Isn't Mike British? If so, and he lives in the UK, why is he still haunting an expat board? Because he isn't an expat, is he?
I don't get it.
Jul 29th 2006, 6:00 am
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Originally Posted by iPom
Isn't Mike British? If so, and he lives in the UK, why is he still haunting an expat board? Because he isn't an expat, is he?
I don't get it.
I don't get it.
Mrs Bear wants to know when your catalogue is coming out
Will help get your business started by placing a few orders with you
Jul 29th 2006, 6:02 am
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Originally Posted by iPom
Isn't Mike British? If so, and he lives in the UK, why is he still haunting an expat board? Because he isn't an expat, is he?
I don't get it.
I don't get it.
How true.Have you seen his avatar?
Jul 29th 2006, 6:10 am
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Re: Oh no! Veggie prices could soar due to UK 'heatwave'
Originally Posted by thebears
Hi IPom
Mrs Bear wants to know when your catalogue is coming out
Will help get your business started by placing a few orders with you
Mrs Bear wants to know when your catalogue is coming out
Will help get your business started by placing a few orders with you
Mr Bear, I am slogging my guts out on it. We hope to be up and running by the end of August/Mid september. I will let you know our website addy when we open for business. (Actually, I'm hoping Polly might allow me a free mention
)Mrs Bear might also be keen to know we're going to expand into good quality, well priced children's clothing, made in Australia, once we are established as well as other goodies.
