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National Biscuit Crisis

PostPosted: 23 Feb 2016, 18:46
by maureenho
National Biscuit Crisis: Concerns Grow As Britain's Biggest Biscuit Factory Still Isn't Running

The UK is in the midst of a national biscuit shortage - and it could last until April.

Britain's biggest biscuit factory was severely flooded after Storm Desmond hit the UK back in December, resulting in halted production.

It has since been revealed that the 'Biscuit Works' factory in Carlisle still isn't up and running, which is set to have a drastic effect on the number of biscuits produced.

The factory, which is run by manufacturer United Biscuits, produces biscuits for big brands including McVitie's, Go Ahead and Jacob's.

It is thought that favourites including custard creams, bourbons and ginger nuts could disappear from supermarket shelves until mid-spring.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2016/02 ... d%3D432820

Re: National Biscuit Crisis

PostPosted: 23 Feb 2016, 19:09
by chenrezig
Crumbs !

Re: National Biscuit Crisis

PostPosted: 24 Feb 2016, 09:34
by annie
Oh dear!

Re: National Biscuit Crisis

PostPosted: 24 Feb 2016, 10:15
by Rosalind
I think people will just about cope, so many other brands on the market.

Re: National Biscuit Crisis

PostPosted: 24 Feb 2016, 11:00
by maureenho
I haven't noticed a shortage in the shops yet.

Re: National Biscuit Crisis

PostPosted: 24 Feb 2016, 11:38
by wendy
what about the people who work for them.
so sad.