"CO2 is essential for the humane slaughter of livestock as it is used to stun pigs and chickens, while it is also widely used in the packaging of fresh meats and fresh produce such as salad and baked goods, where it halts bacteria growth and extends shelf life."
"The public need to be reassured that we are doing this kind of planning and we are doing this kind of scenario planning."
The UK faces potential supermarket supply shortages this summer due to disruptions from the Iran war affecting carbon dioxide supplies. Key shipping lanes, particularly the strait of Hormuz, are critical for CO2 delivery, essential for food production and packaging. Government ministers are preparing contingency plans through Exercise Turnstone, anticipating a prolonged closure of the strait. Despite concerns, officials assert that CO2 supply is not currently a major issue for the UK economy, with major retailers like Tesco reporting no immediate problems.
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