""The people in the market are obviously going to be feeling like everyone else, very concerned," he said, pointing to the cumulative impact of rising business rates, tariffs and supply chain disruption."
""We're bringing in produce like tender stem broccoli from Kenya and Spain," he said. "But flying goods in or even securing flights has become...""
The Middle East conflict is impacting London's food supply chain as rising fuel costs and disrupted logistics affect traders and restaurants. New Covent Garden Market is facing challenges due to increased oil prices, with Brent crude surpassing $115 a barrel. This surge is raising transportation costs for fresh produce, particularly for a market reliant on imports. Traders are concerned about the economic environment, rising business rates, and supply reliability, forcing them to source produce from alternative markets at higher expenses.
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