Shortage of fruit and vegetables 'a wake-up call' on impact of climate change

Major retailers have confirmed shortages of fruit and vegetables from foreign suppliers. 

A shortage of fruit and vegetables on supermarket shelves has been described as a "wake-up call" on the impact of climate change on Ireland's food security. 

Retail giants Supervalu, Tesco Ireland, and Lidl have confirmed shortages of fruit and vegetables, imported from Spain, Italy, and Morocco, with items such as tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, lettuce, aubergines, and cucumbers affected by unseasonal weather conditions.