UK Prepares for Food Shortages Amid Iran Conflict CO2 Supply Issues
The UK government is preparing for potential food shortages due to a disruption in carbon dioxide (CO2) supplies, a consequence of the ongoing conflict in Iran. CO2 is crucial for the food industry, used in packaging, brewing, and animal slaughter. The conflict has halted trade through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for CO2 supplies. The UK has initiated 'Exercise Turnstone,' a scenario planning operation to mitigate potential shortages. The Ensus bioethanol plant in England has been restarted to bolster CO2 production. Tesco, the UK's largest grocer, is actively involved in scenario planning with government departments to ensure food supply continuity. 
