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A shortage of pumpkins is expected this year for Halloween
United Kingdom
Monday 05 September 2022
FJ
In Britain this summer's heatwave destroyed almost a third of the harvest and consumers won't find enough pumpkins available for Halloween (Photo : wikipedia.org).
In Great Britain this summer's heat wave caused a reduction in yields and caused the harvest to ripen earlier than in previous years. According to industry professionals, pumpkins will run out for Halloween and will be more expensive.
Several British media reveal that the country will experience a shortage of pumpkins for Halloween. This summer's heat wave destroyed almost a third of the harvest. If demand continues at previous years' levels, consumers will not find enough pumpkins available.
Indeed, a large part of the producers has already sold the harvest to the organizers of events. These producers admit that due to the cost of inputs (fertilizer, fuel, energy...), the price is higher than last year.
From November 2021 to June 2022 Britain experienced its 8 driest months since 1976, and July 2022 was the driest July on record in parts of southern and eastern Britain. England.
source : www.mirror.co.uk, dailymail.co.uk
