Low consumer confidence also affects sales at Morrisons, and Co-op says crashing out of EU threatens its supply chain.

Lidl has blamed empty shelves at some of its stores on "disruptions to supply chain networks".

Shoppers have been warned that they could face more empty shelves due to a collapse in the supply chain as retailers face increasing pressure to keep up with demands whilst tackling staffing problems.

A THIRD of Scotland’s largest brassica crop has been left to rot in the field because Brexit ended access for seasonal pickers.

Angela Johnson, a Morrisons supply chain manager, was responsible for making sure food was on shelves in the Gibraltar store, following the end of the EU transition period.

Three big retailers are placing limits on shoppers on some produce lines. What is behind the rationing?

Supermarkets in the UK have been 'hurt horribly by Brexit' as they grapple with the dwindling supply of fruit and vegetables, Sainsbury's former CEO has told LBC.