Why is there a tomato shortage as supermarket shelves left bare

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People have been sharing images of empty shelves

If you've been into a supermarket recently, you will have no doubt noticed the empty shelves in the fruit and veg section. It's well known the UK is in the midst of an egg shortage, but now it appears tomatoes have been added to that list.

Photos and videos have been posted online showing the bare aisles, with some people saying they visited multiple supermarkets with no luck. Rising energy costs have also been earmarked as the reason for the shortage. According to reports, tomato growers in the UK are struggling to heat their greenhouses due to lack of funds.

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