UK faces food security risk as climate stress hits import-dependent supply chains

A Food Foundation report warns that Britain's reliance on imports for 40% of its food exposes it to supply disruptions and price volatility, as heat and drought damage crops in exporting countries facing greater climate vulnerability.

First covered Aug 18, 2026 · 10:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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39d Guardian Environment UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report — Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is imported The UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of…

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