By Tony Winterburn • Published: 20 Jan 2021 • 8:58
Border Delays And Bureaucracy Causing Food Shortages At British Supermarkets in Spain. image: Twitter
Border Delays And Bureaucracy Causing Food Shortages At British Supermarkets in Spain.
Supermarkets that sell British products in Andalucía have reported problems with deliveries of fresh stock since 1 January- ‘supposedly’ the first day of Britains freedom from the shackles of the EU. It seems, however, that Brussels doesn’t want to let go just yet, as stricter border controls causing long delays, and a confusing set of rules mean many goods are not getting here on time. It is has been reported that many hauliers are waiting until March until they are sure the journey to Europe is as unhindered as possible.
The Food Co. and Overseas Supermercados, (they supply Tesco and Iceland products on the Costa del Sol), apologised to customers via their Facebook pages about the lack of fresh products. Meat, some dairy products and fruit and veg are especially in short supply, with some stores almost completely out of stock of these items.
Both companies posted that they had “been working around the clock over the last few months to prepare for post-Brexit life”. It is understood that stocks are now building back up at all stores as they are starting to use local suppliers for fruit and vegetables.
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