Italian restaurants forced to remove items from menu as food shortages create ‘perfect storm’

The hospitality sector is now being hit by food shortages

Italian restaurants in the UK are being forced to change menus and drop meals as food shortages begin to hit the hospitality sector.

The UK has been hit with shortages since the weekend due to adverse weather in Spain and Morocco, transport problems and other factors. Among the food items affected are tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and broccoli.

Asda, Morrisons, Lidl and Tesco are among major supermarkets rationing fresh produce, while the supply chain issues.